Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania

Last updated

Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania
McKinley School 3, Chippewa Township.jpg
Former McKinley School #3
Beaver County Pennsylvania incorporated and unincorporated areas Chippewa township highlighted.svg
Location in Beaver County and state of Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Beaver
Incorporated1816
Government
  TypeBoard of Supervisors
  ChairmanJames R. Bouril
  Vice chairmanDaniel Woodske
  SupervisorNancy Lamey
Area
[1]
  Total15.69 sq mi (40.64 km2)
  Land15.69 sq mi (40.64 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total8,040 Increase2.svg
  Estimate 
(2022) [2]
7,949
  Density493.31/sq mi (190.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
15010
FIPS code42-007-13488
Website Website

Chippewa Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,040 at the 2020 census. [2] The township shares the ZIP Code of nearby Beaver Falls. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Contents

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.7 square miles (40.6 km2), all land. [3]

Surrounding neighborhoods

Chippewa Township has seven borders, including Big Beaver to the north, West Mayfield to the northeast, White Township to the east, Patterson Township to the southeast, Brighton Township to the south, South Beaver Township to the west, and a very small border with Darlington Township to the northwest.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1970 6,654
1980 7,2458.9%
1990 6,988−3.5%
2000 7,0210.5%
2010 7,6208.5%
2020 8,0405.5%
2022 (est.)7,949 [2] −1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the 2000 census, [5] there were 7,021 people, 2,807 households, and 2,049 families residing in the township. The population density was 442.0 inhabitants per square mile (170.7/km2). There were 2,933 housing units at an average density of 184.7 per square mile (71.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 0.93% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 2,807 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,361, and the median income for a family was $62,095. Males had a median income of $44,814 versus $26,690 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,666. About 3.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Children residing in Chippewa Township attend the Blackhawk School District. There are four schools in the district: Patterson Primary School (K-2), Blackhawk Intermediate School (3–5), Highland Middle School (6–8), and Blackhawk High School (9–12). Students in Patterson Township attend Patterson Primary School until third grade where they merge at Blackhawk Intermediate School. Also, the students who live towards Darlington and the South Beaver area go to Blackhawk Intermediate School from K to 5th with the students who went to Patterson Primary School.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chippewa Township, Chippewa County, Michigan</span> Civil township in Michigan, United States

Chippewa Township is a civil township of Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 187.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richland, Michigan</span> Village in Michigan, United States

Richland is a village in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 751 at the 2010 census, up from 593 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Homer Township, Midland County, Michigan</span> Civil township in Michigan, United States

Homer Township is a civil township of Midland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ortonville, Michigan</span> Village in Michigan, United States

Ortonville is a village in north Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is within Brandon Township, although some development near the village lies within adjacent Oakland County, Groveland township and Lapeer County, Hadley township. The population was 1,291 as of the 2021 Census estimate. Ortonville lies on the northern edge of Metro Detroit and is approximately 41 miles north of Downtown Detroit.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Big Beaver, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Big Beaver is a borough in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,852 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The area was originally incorporated as Big Beaver Township in 1802, and was reincorporated as a borough in 1958.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brighton Township, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Brighton Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,791 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darlington, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Darlington is a borough in northwestern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 249 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darlington Township, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Darlington Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,813 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Brighton, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

New Brighton is a borough in north-central Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, located along the Beaver River 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 5,729 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ohioville, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Ohioville is a borough in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,349 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Patterson Heights is a borough in north-central Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 639 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Beaver Township, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

South Beaver Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,690 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Mayfield, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

West Mayfield is a borough in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,195 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">White Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

White Township is a township that is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,318 at the time of the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Beaver, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

New Beaver is a borough in southern Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,370 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spring Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Spring Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,635 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Beaver Township, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

West Beaver Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Ligonier Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Ligonier Township entirely surrounds, but does not include, Ligonier Borough, which is a separate municipality. The township's population was 6,058 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patterson Township, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Patterson Township is a township that is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,132 at the time of the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blackhawk School District</span> School district in Pennsylvania

The Blackhawk School District is a tiny, rural public school district that spans portions of two counties in Pennsylvania, United States. Blackhawk School District encompasses approximately 69 square miles (180 km2). In Beaver County it covers the boroughs of Darlington, Patterson Heights and West Mayfield and Chippewa Township, Darlington Township, Patterson Township and South Beaver Township. In Lawrence County it covers the borough of Enon Valley. According to the 2000 federal census, it serves a resident population of 17,322. By 2010, the district's population increased to 17,765. 93.6% of Blackhawk School District's residents were high school graduates and 24.1% were college graduates. It is one of the 500 public school districts of Pennsylvania.

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Chippewa township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

40°46′10″N80°22′34″W / 40.76944°N 80.37611°W / 40.76944; -80.37611