Foster Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania

Last updated

Foster Township,
McKean County,
Pennsylvania
Grandmas house.jpg
A home on Derrick Road in Derrick City in Foster Township
Map of McKean County Highlighting Foster Township.PNG
Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania highlighting Foster Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting McKean County.svg
Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County McKean
Settled1793
Incorporated1880
Area
[1]
  Total46.96 sq mi (121.62 km2)
  Land46.90 sq mi (121.48 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total4,039 Decrease2.svg
  Estimate 
(2022) [2]
3,947
  Density88.33/sq mi (34.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 814
FIPS code 42-083-26936

Foster Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,039 at the 2020 census. [2]

Contents

History

The Crook Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. [3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.4 square miles (120 km2), all land. Tunungwant Creek (Tuna Creek) runs south-to-north in the township.

The hamlets of Foster Brook and Derrick City are within Foster Township. The township is also adjacent to the city of Bradford.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000 4,566
2010 4,316−5.5%
2020 4,039−6.4%
2022 (est.)3,947 [2] −2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the census [5] of 2010, there were 4,316 people, 1,829 households, and 1,305 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.4 inhabitants per square mile (38.0/km2). There were 1,963 housing units at an average density of 41.9 per square mile (16.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.20% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 1,829 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94. The median home cost in Foster township is $82,300.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,341, and the median income for a family was $45,652. Males had a median income of $31,573 versus $22,428 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,809. About 6.9% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. Compared to the rest of the country, Foster township's cost of living is 13.30% Lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate in Foster township is 8.80 percent.

Related Research Articles

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

Cumberland Valley Township is a township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2020 census.

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

Chest Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 510 at the 2020 census.

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

Ferguson Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.

<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">Union Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Union Township is a township that is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 880 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

Rome Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,993 at the 2020 census, up from 1,840 at the 2010 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">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">Bradford Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Bradford Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,793 at the 2020 census.

<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">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">Harrison Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Harrison Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2020 census.

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

Hector Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 343 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">Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Pike Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was listed at 330 on the 2020 census. The population rose to 324 people as of 2010.

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

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

<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">Pine Grove Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Pine Grove Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,603, down from 2,965 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: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  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.

41°57′00″N78°36′59″W / 41.95000°N 78.61639°W / 41.95000; -78.61639