Jackson Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Last updated

Jackson Township,
Columbia County,
Pennsylvania
View of Jackson Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania.JPG
A view of Jackson Township looking north
Map of Jackson Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Highlighted.png
Map of Columbia County, Pennsylvania highlighting Jackson Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Columbia County.svg
Map of Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Columbia
Settled1800
Incorporated1838
Area
[1]
  Total18.43 sq mi (47.73 km2)
  Land18.39 sq mi (47.63 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total624 Decrease2.svg
  Estimate 
(2021) [2]
624
  Density34.26/sq mi (13.23/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 570
FIPS code 42-037-37360
Website www.jacksontownship.us

Jackson Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 624 at the 2020 census. [2]

Contents

History

The Jud Christie Covered Bridge No. 95 and Creasyville Covered Bridge were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. [3]

Geography

Jackson Township is in northern Columbia County, bordered to the northwest by Sullivan County and Lycoming County. The western border of the township follows Little Fishing Creek, which flows south towards Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. The majority of the township is hilly, with elevations ranging from 850 to 1,300 feet (260 to 400 m) above sea level, while the northernmost part of the township rises to the 2,340-foot (710 m) crest of Huckleberry Mountain, along the edge of the Allegheny Plateau.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.4 square miles (47.7 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.20%, is water. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010 626
2020 624−0.3%
2021 (est.)624 [2] 0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 598 people, 243 households, and 181 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.2 inhabitants per square mile (12.4/km2). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 16.6 units per square mile (6.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 1.00% Native American, 0.17% from other races.

There were 243 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $35,893 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,016. About 4.0% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

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

Pike Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 671 at the 2010 census.

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

Wells Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 814 at the 2010 census.

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

Benton Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,323 at the 2020 census.

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

Briar Creek Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 2,992 at the 2020 census.

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

Catawissa Township is a township near the borough of Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 904 at the 2020 census.

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

Cleveland Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,131 at the 2020 census.

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

Conyngham Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 689 at the 2020 census. Conyngham Township surrounds the famous borough of Centralia, and part of the mine fire is located here. The abandoned town of Byrnesville is located here.

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

Franklin Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 552 at the 2020 census.

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

Jerseytown is a census-designated place (CDP) that is located in Madison Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.

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

Locust Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,459 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

Madison Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,566 at the 2020 census.

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

Eldred Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,273 at the 2020 census. It was named for Nathaniel B. Eldred, President Judge of the judicial district of which Jefferson County was a part.

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

Snyder Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,366 at the 2020 census. It was named for Governor of Pennsylvania Simon Snyder.

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

Clay Township is a township in north central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,887 at the 2020 census.

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

South Londonderry Township is a township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,763 at the 2020 census.

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

Worth Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 824 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 899 in 2010.

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

Jackson Township is a township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,880 at the 2020 census.

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

Clinton Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 951 at the 2020 census, an increase from 854 in 2010 and 758 at the 2000 census.

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

Scrubgrass Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 750 at the 2020 census.

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

Jackson Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,737 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1853 from parts of Paradise Township. Jackson Township education is served by the Spring Grove Area School District. Police coverage is provided by Northern York County Regional Police Department, and EMS is provided by Spring Grove Area Ambulance. The township is home to York Airport.

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—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Jackson township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

41°16′00″N76°25′59″W / 41.26667°N 76.43306°W / 41.26667; -76.43306