West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania

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West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County York
Settled1735
Incorporated1799
Government
  TypeBoard of Supervisors
Area
[1]
  Total20.02 sq mi (51.85 km2)
  Land19.94 sq mi (51.65 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total19,217 Increase2.svg
  Estimate 
(2021) [2]
19,173
  Density946.24/sq mi (365.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 717
FIPS code 42-133-83432
Website West Manchester Township official website
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000 17,035
2010 18,89410.9%
2020 19,2171.7%
2021 (est.)19,173 [2] −0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [3]

West Manchester Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 19,217 at the 2020 census. [2]

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History

In 1799, West Manchester Township was formed from part of the western portions of Manchester Township. Farming, weaving, and milling were among the major occupations.

During the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War, the township was a main thoroughfare for two invading forces of the Confederate Army. On June 28, 1863, Major General Jubal A. Early's division marched east–west through the township en route to seize York. On July 1, J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry rode north–south through the township following the Battle of Hanover on their way to Dover. West Manchester Township farmers and residents lost horses and mules to the Confederates.

The Samuel Stoner Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52 km2), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km2) is land and 0.05% is water. The township is bordered by the city of York to the east, and it nearly encircles the borough of West York.

Demographics

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 17,035 people, 7,130 households, and 4,762 families residing in the township. The population density was 849.5 inhabitants per square mile (328.0/km2). There were 7,417 housing units at an average density of 369.9 per square mile (142.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.52% White, 1.68% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 7,130 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,212, and the median income for a family was $54,634. Males had a median income of $40,113 versus $24,787 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,982. 5.2% of the population and 3.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation

U.S. Route 30 passes through the township. Pennsylvania Route 116 ends at that route in this township.

Education

West Manchester Township is served by the West York Area School District.

Economy

Voith Hydro and BAE Systems have factories in West Manchester Township. [6] [7]

Notable people

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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 8, 2022.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. "Voith celebrates 135th anniversary in York, Pennsylvania". Voith Group. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
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