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Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Sewickley Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2020 census. History Sewickley Township was created in 1835 and named after Sewickley Creek. The Bells Mills Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.5 km2), of which 26.6 square miles (68.9 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2) (0.75%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Sewickley Township has five land borders, including North Huntingdon Township to the north, Hempfield Township to the east and southeast, Madison borough to the east-southeast, South Huntingdon Township to the south, and Sutersville borough to the southwest. Across the Youghiogheny River in Allegheny County to the west, Sewickley Township runs adjacent with Elizabeth Township. The CDP, Hermi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (Pennsylvania)
Under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a township is the lowest level of municipal incorporation of government. All of Pennsylvania's community, communities outside of incorporated local government in Pennsylvania#City, cities, borough (Pennsylvania), boroughs, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania#History, one town has been incorporated into a township which serves as the legal entity providing local self-government functions. In general, townships in Pennsylvania encompass larger land areas than other Municipality, municipalities, and tend to be located in suburban, exurban, or rural parts of the commonwealth. As with other incorporated municipalities in Pennsylvania, townships exist within local government in Pennsylvania#County, counties and are subordinate to or dependent upon the county level of government. History The creation of townships within Pennsylvania dates to the seventeenth century and the colonial period. Much of the province of Pennsylvania was occupied by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania
New Sewickley Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,164 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. History New Sewickley Township is a part of depreciation lands that were set aside by Act of Assembly on March 12, 1783, to be awarded to those men who served in the American Revolutionary War. In 1801 the original Sewickley Township was divided and New Sewickley Township was created. At that time, New Sewickley Township was situated in the eastern part of Beaver County and was composed of about of hilly, but very fertile land. Over the next 28 years, New Sewickley Township was reduced in size by forming Economy Borough, Rochester Township and Pulaski Township. Despite being bordered by Cranberry township the area is still predominantly rural. Geography The township is located in eastern Beaver County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Surr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poverty Line
The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for the average adult.Poverty Lines – Martin Ravallion, in The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2nd Edition, London: Palgrave Macmillan The cost of housing, such as the rent for an apartment, usually makes up the largest proportion of this estimate, so economists track the real estate market and other housing cost indicators as a major influence on the poverty line. Individual factors are often used to account for various circumstances, such as whether one is a parent, elderly, a child, married, etc. The poverty threshold may be adjusted annually. In practice, like the definition of poverty, the official or common understanding of the poverty line is significantly higher in developed countries than in developing countries. In October 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race And Ethnicity In The United States Census
Race and ethnicity in the United States census, defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the United States Census Bureau, are the self-identified categories of race or races and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin (the only categories for ethnicity). The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country." OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the U.S. census as not "scientific or anthropological" and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 United States Census
The United States census of 2010 was the twenty-third United States national census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2010. The census was taken via mail-in citizen self-reporting, with enumerators serving to spot-check randomly selected neighborhoods and communities. As part of a drive to increase the count's accuracy, 635,000 temporary enumerators were hired. The population of the United States was counted as 308,745,538, a 9.7% increase from the 2000 census. This was the first census in which all states recorded a population of over half a million people as well as the first in which all 100 largest cities recorded populations of over 200,000. Introduction As required by the United States Constitution, the U.S. census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. The 2000 U.S. census was the previous census completed. Participation in the U.S. census is required by law of persons living in the United States in Title 13 of the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,972 at the 2020 census. Elizabeth Township (along with Pitt, Plum, Versailles, St. Clair, Moon, & Mifflin) was one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.96%, is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Elizabeth Township has four land borders, including Lincoln to the north, Rostraver Township in Westmoreland County to the south, Forward Township to the west and southwest, and the borough of Elizabeth to the northwest. Across the Monongahela River to the northwest, a short segment of Elizabeth Township runs adjacent with Jefferson Hills. Across the Youghiogheny River to the west, six neighborhoods run adjacent with Elizabeth Township, including (from north to south) Versailles (with direct connection via Boston Bridge), White O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sutersville, Pennsylvania
Sutersville is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 605 at the 2010 census. Geography Sutersville is located at (40.235910, -79.803777). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (6.25%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Sutersville is bordered by land to the north, south and east by Sewickley Township. Across the Youghiogheny River to the west, Sutersville runs adjacent with Elizabeth Township in Allegheny County. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 636 people, 267 households, and 182 families living in the borough. The population density was 2,184.0 people per square mile (846.8/km2). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 951.2 per square mile (368.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.53% White, 0.31% African American, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
South Huntingdon Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,412 at the 2020 census. History The Bells Mills Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.7 square miles (118.4 km2), of which 45.3 square miles (117.3 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.2 km2) (0.98%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,175 people, 2,461 households, and 1,840 families living in the township. The population density was 136.4 people per square mile (52.7/km2). There were 2,585 housing units at an average density of 57.1/sq mi (22.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.02% White, 0.91% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madison, Pennsylvania
Madison is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 397 at the 2010 census. The borough was named for James Madison, 4th President of the United States. Geography Madison is located at (40.248616, -79.679527). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 510 people, 219 households, and 158 families living in the borough. The population density was 962.6 people per square mile (371.5/km²). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 424.7 per square mile (163.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.41% White, 0.20% Asian, and 0.39% from two or more races. Of the 219 households 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.3% of households were one person and 12.8% were one person age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The population was 41,585 at the 2020 census, making it the largest suburb in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area by population. Its name is derived from Hempfield in Lancaster County, which was formed in 1729 and is named after the hemp fields in the area. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. The township contains the following communities: Armbrust, Bovard, Carbon, Centerville, Darragh, Eastwood, Emmonston, Evanston, Fort Allen, Grapeville, Hannastown, Haydenville, High Park, Lincoln Heights, Luxor, Maplewood Terrace, Midway, Radebaugh, St. Clair, Stonevilla, Swede Hill, White Hill, and West Point. Surrounding and inner neighborhoods Hempfield Township has thirteen borders, including Salem Township to the north, Unity Township to the east, Mount Pleasant Township to the southeast, East Huntingdon Township, Hunker and Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
North Huntingdon Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 31,847 at the 2020 census. History Named after England's Earl of Huntingdon, Huntingdon Township was founded on April 6, 1772 in Pennsylvania. Huntingdon's boundaries started at the mouth of Brush Run where it emptied into Brush Creek. The area is approximately 26 square miles (67 km2)with the Township maintaining about 125 miles (200 km)of roads. If these roads were placed end-to-end, they would stretch from North Huntingdon to Cleveland, Ohio. The boundaries, following along Byerly's Path to Braddock Road, continued to the lines that mark Mount Pleasant, Tyrone and Pitt Townships. Huntingdon Township was later divided into the townships North Huntingdon, East Huntingdon, South Huntingdon and Sewickley. Around this same time, Westmoreland County, where North Huntingdon is located, became the townships of Fairfield, Donegal, Mount Pleasant, Hempfield, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
