Blaine Township, Pennsylvania Explained

Blaine Township, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Township
Etymology:James G. Blaine
Image Map1:Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Washington County.svg
Map Caption1:Location of Washington County in Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington County
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Leader Title:Mayor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:11.88
Area Land Sq Mi:11.88
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:619
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Sq Mi:56.21
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-4
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code:724
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Est:615
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-125-06840
Area Total Km2:30.78
Area Land Km2:30.78
Area Water Km2:0.00
Population Density Km2:21.70

Blaine Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 619 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

The Sawhill Covered Bridge and Taylorstown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 11.9sqmi, all land. It is named after former United States Secretary of State and Republican candidate for the 1884 presidential election, James G. Blaine, a native of West Brownsville in Washington County. Taylorstown is an unincorporated community within the township.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 597 people, 217 households, and 172 families living in the township. The population density was 50.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 223 housing units at an average density of 18.8/sq mi (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.32% White, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34%.[3]

Of the 217 households, 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.16.

The age distribution was 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median household income was $37,941 and the median family income was $39,926. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,167. About 5.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

References

40.1814°N -80.3872°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files . United States Census Bureau . August 14, 2017.
  2. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . July 20, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. . January 31, 2008 .