Center Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania

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Center Township,
Snyder County,
Pennsylvania
Township
A farm in the township
A farm in the township
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania highlighting Center Township
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania highlighting Center Township
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°50′00″N 77°07′35″W / 40.83333°N 77.12639°W / 40.83333; -77.12639Coordinates: 40°50′00″N 77°07′35″W / 40.83333°N 77.12639°W / 40.83333; -77.12639
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySnyder
Settled1745
Incorporated1805
Area
[1]
 • Total21.12 sq mi (54.70 km2)
 • Land20.98 sq mi (54.34 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,458
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
2,462
 • Density117.36/sq mi (45.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-109-12060
Websitehttp://www.sny-centertwp.org/Pages/Home.aspx
Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Center Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,162 at the 2000 census.

History[]

Center Township was settled in 1745. It was incorporated in April 1805 from portions of Penn and Beaver Townships.

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.3 square miles (55 km2), all of it land.

Center Township is bordered by Union County to the north, Jackson and Middlecreek Townships to the east, Franklin Townships to the south and Adams Township to the west.

The census-designated place of Penns Creek is along the northern border of the township.

It is mostly a rural township, about an hour north of the state capital of Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Route 104 runs through the town of Penns Creek in the township. It is in close proximity to U.S. Route 522 and U.S. Route 11/15.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
20102,458—
2016 (est.)2,462[2]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,162 people, 732 households, and 575 families residing in the township. The population density was 101.5 people per square mile (39.2/km2). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 36.5/sq mi (14.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.61% White, 0.51% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 732 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,570, and the median income for a family was $38,875. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $17,581 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,240. About 7.3% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Center Township is governed by three locally elected Supervisors.[5] Supervisors serve six years term in office. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Penn's Creek Fire Hall on Troxelville Road, Penns Creek, Pennsylvania. Center Township Municipal Building is located at: 374 Troxelville Road Middleburg. In 2014, they are: George M. Richard, Jr., Chairman, Maynard M. Keister, Vice Chairman and Ronald Rice.[6] The Center Township Municipal Authority operates the local water treatment plant. Subdivisions are reviewed and approved by the Snyder County Planning Commission. Center Township is a member of Central Keystone Council of Government,[7] which provides various governmental functions.[8]

The Center Township Polling place is the Penns Creek Fire Hall. The Snyder County Election Calendar follows the state's calendar. Nomination Petitions can be obtained at the Commissioners Office in the Snyder County Courthouse.

Residents are also governed at the county level. There are three, elected at large, Snyder County Commissioners. In 2014, they are: Joseph E. Kantz, Chairman; Malcolm L. Derk III, Vice Chairman and Peggy Chamberlain Roup.[9] The County levies several taxes and receives funding from both the state and federal government. The County is mandated by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide many social services to residents.[10][11] Snyder County is a member of SEDA COG which provides the county various services. The County levies a property tax. For 2014, the County budget was set at $16.7 million.[12]

Center Township is in the 85th Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly held by David H. Rowe [1] whose office is located on 343 Chestnut Street, Suite 1 Mifflinburg. Pennsylvania Senate District 27th is held by Senator John Gordner.[13]

Center Township is in the United States House of Representatives Pennsylvania 12th District held by Rep. Fred Keller. Pennsylvania is represented in the United States Senate by Senator Bob Casey, Jr. and Senator Pat Toomey.

Parks[]

The Keene Community Park is located in the township.

References[]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Pennsylvania Governor's Center for Local Government Services (2005). "Township Supervisor's Handbook". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  6. ^ Snyder County Commissioners, Directory of Local Officials, 2014
  7. ^ Central Keystone Council of Governments (2014). "Snyder Members". Archived from the original on 2015-01-07.
  8. ^ Snyder County Planning Commission (2006). "Snyder County Hazard Mitigation Plan Section 5".
  9. ^ Snyder County Commissioners, The Commissioners of Snyder County, 2014
  10. ^ Governor's Center for Local Government Services (June 2003). "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  11. ^ Governor’s Center for Local Government Services (2003). "County Commissioners Handbook". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  12. ^ Marcia Moore (December 31, 2013). "Snyder County commissioners approve budget". The Daily Item.
  13. ^ PA General Assembly website (2014). "Snyder County PA Legislators".

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