Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania

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Amwell Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Township
The Bailey Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
The Bailey Covered Bridge, a historic site in the township
Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania highlighting Amwell Township
Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania highlighting Amwell Township
Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania
Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: Coordinates: 40°05′12″N 80°12′28″W / 40.08667°N 80.20778°W / 40.08667; -80.20778
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington
EstablishedJuly 1, 1781
Government
 • TypeCouncil
Area
[1]
 • Total44.78 sq mi (115.99 km2)
 • Land44.78 sq mi (115.99 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,751
 • Estimate 
(2018)[2]
3,665
 • Density82.48/sq mi (31.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)724
FIPS code42-125-02384
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
20003,960—
20103,751−5.3%
2020 (est.)3,679[2]−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

Amwell Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,751 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 44.8 square miles (116 km2), all of it land.

History[]

Amwell Township was one of the original 13 townships in Washington County. The 13 townships were formed July 1, 1781. Abner Howell was the first person elected to the office of justice of the peace.

The Martin's Mill Covered Bridge, Bailey Covered Bridge, Dager-Wonsettler Farmstead, Hughes Covered Bridge, and Moses Little Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Demographics[]

At the 2000 census there were 3,960 people, 1,492 households, and 1,145 families living in the township. The population density was 88.3 people per square mile (34.1/km2). There were 1,566 housing units at an average density of 34.9/sq mi (13.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.61% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18%.[6]

Of the 1,492 households 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.6% of households were one person and 7.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $44,922 and the median family income was $48,623. Males had a median income of $34,618 versus $21,006 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,285. About 5.5% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

References[]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Bureau, U. S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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