East Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Last updated
East Fallowfield Township,
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Pine Road in East Fallowfield Township.jpg
Snowy road through woodlands east of Hartstown
Map of East Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania Highlighted.png
Location of East Fallowfield Township in Crawford County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Crawford County.svg
Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
State Pennsylvania
County Crawford
Area
[1]
  Total28.09 sq mi (72.76 km2)
  Land28.05 sq mi (72.66 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Highest elevation
[2] (high point north of Jackson Run)
1,390 ft (420 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Crooked Creek in Pymatuning Swamp)
1,020 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total1,515
  Estimate 
(2023) [3]
1,509
  Density56.64/sq mi (21.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-4 (EST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code 814

East Fallowfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,515 at the 2020 census, [3] down from 1,620 in 2010. [4]

Contents

History

East Fallowfield is said to be named for Lancelot Fallowfield, one of the first purchasers of land from William Penn. [5]

Geography

The township is in southwestern Crawford County and is bordered to the south by Mercer County. It contains the unincorporated community of Atlantic.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.1 square miles (72.8 km2), of which 28.1 square miles (72.7 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.14%, is water. [4]

Natural features

Geologic Province: [6] Northwestern Glaciated Plateau
Lowest Elevation: [7] 1,020 ft (310 m) Crooked Creek at Pymatuning Marsh.
Highest Elevation: [7] 1,390 ft (420 m) at a high point north of Jackson Run.
Major Rivers/Streams and Watersheds: [7] Crooked Creek (forms western boundary of township), Conneaut Outlet, and Sandy Creek
Minor Rivers/Streams and Watersheds: [7]

Lakes and Waterbodies: [7] Dollar Lake and Lower Lake (both impoundments)
Biological Diversity Areas: [8] McMillen Hollow BDA, Pymatuning Wetland Complex-Central BDA, Pymatuning Wetland Complex-South BDA
Landscape Conservation Area: [8] Conneaut Marsh-Geneva Marsh LCA
Important Bird Areas: [8] Conneaut Marsh-Geneva Marsh and Pymatuning-Hartstown
Important Mammal Areas: [8] Pymatuning Wildlife Management Area and State Game Lands #214

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000 1,434
2010 1,62013.0%
2020 1,515−6.5%
2023 (est.)1,509 [3] −0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 1,434 people, 436 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.1 inhabitants per square mile (19.7/km2). There were 467 housing units at an average density of 16.7/sq mi (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.28% White, 0.98% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 436 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the township the population was spread out, with 37.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,957, and the median income for a family was $33,313. Males had a median income of $29,850 versus $16,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,233. About 15.0% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

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

Crawford County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,938. Its county seat is Meadville. The county was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford. The county is part of the Northwest Pennsylvania region of the state.

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

Athens Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census.

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

Beaver Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 794 at the 2020 census.

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

Cambridge Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,447 at the 2020 census.

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

Conneaut Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,332 at the 2020 census.

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

Conneaut Lake is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, located at the southern end of the lake of the same name. The population was 625 at the 2020 census, down from 653 at the 2010 census.

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

Cussewago Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,430 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

East Fairfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was formed from Fairfield Township in 1869. The population was 837 at the 2020 census.

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

Fairfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,011 at the 2020 census, down from the 2010 census.

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

Greenwood Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2020 census, down from 1,454 at the 2010 census.

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

Hayfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,774 at the 2020 census, down from 2,940 at the 2010 census.

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

North Shenango Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,274 at the 2020 census, down from 1,410 at the 2010 census.

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

Pine Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 433 at the 2020 census, down from 462 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pymatuning North, Pennsylvania</span> Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Pymatuning North is a census-designated place (CDP) in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 311 at the 2010 census.

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

Sadsbury Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,753 at the 2020 census, down from 2,933 at the 2010 census.

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

South Shenango Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,831 at the 2020 census, down from 2,037 at the 2010 census.

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

Spring Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,409 at the 2020 census, down from 1,548 at the 2010 census.

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

Summerhill Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,204 at the 2020 census, down from 1,236 at the 2010 census.

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

Union Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 857 at the 2020 census, down from 1,010 at the 2010 census.

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

West Fallowfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 576 at the 2020 census, down from 605 at the 2010 census.

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 13, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Conneaut Outlet Topo Map, Crawford County PA (Cochranton Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): East Fallowfield township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  112.
  6. "Physiographic Provinces of Pennsylvania". Map of the Physiographic Provinces of Pennsylvania. PA DCNR. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Crawford County Natural Heritage Inventory" (PDF). Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Inventory. PNHI. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.

41°32′00″N80°19′59″W / 41.53333°N 80.33306°W / 41.53333; -80.33306