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{{Geobox|Township
{{Not to be confused with|Hickory Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania}}
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{{US Census population
'''Hickory Township''' is a township in [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 2,356 at the 2000 census.
|2000= 2356
|2010= 2470
|2020= 2320
|estyear=2022
|estimate=2289
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'''Hickory Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] in [[Lawrence County, Pennsylvania|Lawrence County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 2,320 at the 2020 census,<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last=US Census Bureau |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=June 26, 2022}}</ref> a decline from the figure of 2,470 tabulated in 2010.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Hickory township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=March 28, 2012}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 16.1&nbsp;square miles (41.7&nbsp;km²), of which, 16.1&nbsp;square miles (41.6&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.04&nbsp;square miles (0.1&nbsp;km²) of it (0.12%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|16.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|16.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}}, or 0.12%, is water.

It contains the unincorporated communities of [[Eastbrook, Pennsylvania|Eastbrook]], Lakewood Park, and Briar Hill.

[[Hottenbaugh Run (Neshannock Creek tributary)|Hottenbaugh Run]], which flows into Neshannock Creek and Neshannock Creek itself drains Hickory Township.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,356 people, 925 households, and 690 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 146.5 people per square mile (56.6/km²). There were 982 housing units at an average density of 61.1/sq&nbsp;mi (23.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.04% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.21% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.17% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.85% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.42% of the population.
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> there were 2,356 people, 925 households, and 690 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|146.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 982 housing units at an average density of {{convert|61.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 98.34% White, 0.08% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.


There were 925 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.
There were 925 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.


In the township the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
In the township, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $47,939. Males had a median income of $33,413 versus $21,038 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,055. About 2.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $47,939. Males had a median income of $33,413 versus $21,038 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,055. About 2.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The [[Laurel School District (Pennsylvania) | Laurel School District]] serves the township.

==Transportation==
===Major roads and highways===
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*{{jct|state=PA|PA|168}}
*{{jct|state=PA|PA|388}}
*{{jct|state=PA|PA|956}}
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|www.hickorytownship.com}}


{{Lawrence County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Lawrence County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Pittsburgh Metro Area}}


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[[Category:Townships in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1798]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1798]]
[[Category:Populated places in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Townships in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Townships in Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 04:17, 12 October 2024

Not to be confused with Hickory Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania.
Hickory Township
Township
Pennsylvania Route 168 in Hickory Township
Pennsylvania Route 168 in Hickory Township
Location of Hickory Township in Lawrence County
Location of Hickory Township in Lawrence County
Location of Lawrence County in Pennsylvania
Location of Lawrence County in Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41°03′00″N 80°16′59″W / 41.05000°N 80.28306°W / 41.05000; -80.28306
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLawrence
Established1860
Area
[1]
 • Total
15.93 sq mi (41.26 km2)
 • Land15.84 sq mi (41.03 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Highest elevation
[2] (at Laurel School)
1,270 ft (390 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Beaver River)
780 ft (240 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,320
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
2,289
 • Density151.69/sq mi (58.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code724
FIPS code42-073-34248
Websitewww.hickorytownship.com
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,356—
20102,4704.8%
20202,320−6.1%
2022 (est.)2,289[3]−1.3%

Hickory Township is a township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,320 at the 2020 census,[4] a decline from the figure of 2,470 tabulated in 2010.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.1 square miles (42 km2), of which 16.1 square miles (42 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.12%, is water.

It contains the unincorporated communities of Eastbrook, Lakewood Park, and Briar Hill.

Hottenbaugh Run, which flows into Neshannock Creek and Neshannock Creek itself drains Hickory Township.

Demographics

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As of the 2000 census,[6] there were 2,356 people, 925 households, and 690 families residing in the township. The population density was 146.5 inhabitants per square mile (56.6/km2). There were 982 housing units at an average density of 61.1 per square mile (23.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.34% White, 0.08% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 925 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $47,939. Males had a median income of $33,413 versus $21,038 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,055. About 2.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The Laurel School District serves the township.

Transportation

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Major roads and highways

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References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "New Castle Topo Map, Lawrence County PA (New Castle North Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  3. ^ a b US Census Bureau. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  4. ^ US Census Bureau. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  5. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Hickory township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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