Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°08′13″N 75°57′29″W / 40.13694°N 75.95806°W / 40.13694; -75.95806
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40°08′13″N 75°57′29″W / 40.13694°N 75.95806°W / 40.13694; -75.95806

Caernarvon Township,
Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania
A snow squall over Caernarvon Township
A snow squall over Caernarvon Township
Map of Lancaster County highlighting Caernarvon Township
Map of Lancaster County highlighting Caernarvon Township
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster
Settled1730
Incorporated1729
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
 • ChairmanGary Van Dyke
 • MemberDouglas Maitland
 • MemberSteve Nichols
Area
 • Total23.07 sq mi (59.76 km2)
 • Land22.96 sq mi (59.46 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Population
 • Total4,605 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
4,591
 • Density209.39/sq mi (80.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)610, 717
FIPS code42-071-10704
Websitewww.caernarvonlancaster.org

Caernarvon Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. For the 2020 census, the population was 4,605.[2][3]

History[edit]

The Bangor Episcopal Church, Ann Cunningham Evans House, Edward Davies House, Pool Forge Covered Bridge, Poole Forge, Weaver's Mill Covered Bridge, and Windsor Forge Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.0 square miles (60 km2), all land. It includes the communities of Churchtown, Beartown, Narvon, and part of Morgantown.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19803,392
19903,94616.3%
20004,2788.4%
20104,74811.0%
20204,605−3.0%
2021 (est.)4,591[2]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 4,278 people, 1,269 households, and 1,079 families residing in the township. The population density was 186.2 inhabitants per square mile (71.9/km2). There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 56.7 per square mile (21.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.49% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 1,269 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,905, and the median income for a family was $50,410. Males had a median income of $36,630 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,881. About 6.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  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.


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