Sharon Township, Pennsylvania

Last updated

Sharon Township, Pennsylvania
Township
Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Sharon Township.PNG
Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania highlighting Sharon Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Potter County.svg
Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Potter
Settled1827
Incorporated1828
Area
[1]
  Total34.07 sq mi (88.23 km2)
  Land34.04 sq mi (88.16 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total789 Decrease2.svg
  Estimate 
(2021) [2]
782
  Density24.74/sq mi (9.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16748 [3]
Area code 814
FIPS code 42-105-69736

Sharon Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 789 at the 2020 census. [2]

Contents

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 square miles (88.1 km2), of which 34.0 square miles (88.0 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.

Sharon Township is bordered by New York to the north, Oswayo Township to the east, Clara and Pleasant Valley Townships to the south and McKean County to the west.

The borough of Shinglehouse is in the western part of the township, near the McKean County line.

History

When Potter County was created on December 5, 1810, the whole county was in one township, Eulalia Township, Pennsylvania.

The next division leading to Sharon Township was the organization of Roulette Township, on January 29, 1816. It included the present area of Sharon, as well as current Roulette Township, Pleasant Valley Township and Clara Township.

Finally, on February 26, 1828, Sharon (and Clara Township) was created out of Roulette Township. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010 866
2020 789−8.9%
2021 (est.)782 [2] −0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 907 people, 335 households, and 256 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.7 inhabitants per square mile (10.3/km2). There were 471 housing units at an average density of 13.9/sq mi (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, 0.22% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 335 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,063, and the median income for a family was $38,661. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,570. About 8.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

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

Penn Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2020 census.

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

Belfast Township is a township in Fulton County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 1,358 at the 2020 census.

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

Canoe Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,432 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 1,505 tabulated in 2010. Canoe Township was formed from Montgomery Township in 1847. It was named after Canoe Creek, which was so called because its mouth on Mahoning Creek was traditionally the head of canoe navigation. The township includes the communities of Canoe Ridge, Juneau, Locust, Locust Lane, Robertsville, and Rossiter.

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

Grant Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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

Bell Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,010 at the 2020 census, down from 2,056 at the 2010 census. It was named for John H. Bell, a prominent citizen of the township.

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

Gaskill Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 677 at the 2020 census. It was named for Charles C. Gaskill, agent of the Holland Land Company.

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

Ceres Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 842 at the 2020 census.

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

Eldred Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2020 census.

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

Foster Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,039 at the 2020 census.

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

Otto Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,518 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

Bingham Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 621 at the 2020 census.

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

Clara Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 177 at the 2020 census.

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

Genesee Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States and lies near the source of the Genesee River. The population was 729 at the 2020 census. The name Genesee derives from Indian term for "beautiful valley".

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

Keating Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 289 at the 2020 census.

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

Oswayo Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census.

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

Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 76 at the 2020 census.

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

Portage Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census.

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

Roulette Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,100 at the 2020 census. The small town of Roulette, a census-designated place with a population of about 800, is located near the center of the township.

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

Elk Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 482 at the 2020 census, down from 520 at the 2010 census. 551 at the 2000 census.

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

Pleasant Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,246 at the 2020 census, down from 2,444 at the 2010 census.

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  3. "Sharon Township PA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. Potter County - History
  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°57′00″N78°09′59″W / 41.95000°N 78.16639°W / 41.95000; -78.16639