Connellsville Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

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Connellsville Township
Township
Municipal offices
Location of Connellsville Township in Fayette County
Location of Connellsville Township in Fayette County
Location of Fayette County in Pennsylvania
Location of Fayette County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyFayette
Area
[1]
 • Total11.50 sq mi (29.78 km2)
 • Land11.35 sq mi (29.39 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,391
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
2,294
 • Density202.17/sq mi (78.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code(s)724

Connellsville Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,391 at the 2010 census,[3] down from 2,483 at the 2000 census.

Poplar Grove, Shady Rest, Broadford, Washington Heights, Coldbrook, Sunrise Circle, The Narrows, McCoy, and North Connellsville are neighborhoods within the township.

Geography[]

Connellsville Township is in northern Fayette County and is bordered to the south and west by the Youghiogheny River, the city of Connellsville, and the borough of South Connellsville. Elevations range from 862 feet (263 m) above sea level in the northwest corner of the township along the Youghiogheny at Broadford, to 2,320 feet (710 m) along the eastern border of the township at the crest of Chestnut Ridge. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 11.50 square miles (29.78 km2), of which 11.35 square miles (29.39 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), or 1.32%, is water.[3]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
20102,391—
2016 (est.)2,294[2]−4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission[5] provides extensive 2010 Census data regarding Connellsville Township residents.[6]

As of the census of 2010, Connellsville Township resident population had declined to 2,391 people, 1,034 households, and 705 families residing in the township. The population density was 211 people per square mile (89.8/km2). There were 1,093 housing units at an average density of 102.3/sq mi (39.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% American Indian & Alaska Native and 0% Asian, 0.04%.

The median income a family was $50,655. Males had a median income of $41,289 versus $26,350 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,706. About 18.0% of families and 21% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 64 or over.[7]

2000 census data

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 2,483 people, 1,032 households, and 725 families residing in the township. The population density was 232.5 people per square mile (89.8/km2). There were 1,093 housing units at an average density of 102.3/sq mi (39.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.60% African American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,740, and the median income for a family was $35,404. Males had a median income of $29,095 versus $20,685 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,860. About 13.0% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Local[]

The Connellsville Township Supervisors office is located at 911 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425. The township is governed by locally elected township supervisors, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Township Code[9] as laid out by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

County level[]

There are three, elected at large, Fayette County Commissioners. 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]

State level[]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 52 - Representative Ryan Warner (R) [1] Serves two-year term.

Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 - Senator Patrick J. Stefano (R) [2] Serves four year terms.

Federal level[]

US House of Representatives - Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district - Representative Bill Shuster Serves two-year term.

US Senate - Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey Jr. Serves six-year term.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Connellsville township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "Welcome to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission!".
  6. ^ US Census Bureau (December 2015). "Connellsville Township Municipal Profile: General Population and Housing Characteristics 2010" (PDF).
  7. ^ US Census Bureau (2010). "Connellsville township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania data". Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ Pennsylvania General Assembly (2016). "The SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE".
  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 2016-03-13.
  11. ^ Governor’s Center for Local Government Services (2003). "County Commissioners Handbook". Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2016-03-13.

Coordinates: 40°01′00″N 79°32′59″W / 40.01667°N 79.54972°W / 40.01667; -79.54972

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