Perry Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Perry Township,
Snyder County,
Pennsylvania
settlement_type = Township
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mapsize = 250x200px
map_caption = Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania highlighting Perry Township

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mapsize1 = 250x200px
map_caption1 = Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Snyder
government_footnotes =
government_type = Board of Supervisors
leader_title = Chairman
leader_name = Elmer N. Brosius
leader_title1 = Vice-Chairman
leader_name1 = Brian L. Hoffman
leader_title2 = Supervisor
leader_name2 = Scott A. Wendt
established_title = Settled
established_date = 1752
established_title1 = Incorporated
established_date1 = 1816
unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 67.7
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area_total_sq_mi = 26.1
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population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 1973
population_density_km2 = 29.1
population_density_sq_mi = 75.5
timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
postal_code_type = Zip code
postal_code = 17853
area_code = 570
website = [http://www.perrytownship.org/ Perry Township]
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Perry Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,973.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.1 square miles (67.7 km²), all of it land.

Perry Township is bordered by Franklin Township to the north, Washington Township to the northeast, Chapman Township to the southeast, Juniata County to the south and West Perry Township to the west.

The census-designated place of Mount Pleasant Mills lies within the borders of Perry Township.

Government

The polling place for Perry Township is the Fremont Fire Hall.

Perry Township is in the 82nd Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly held by [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1016 C. Adam Harris] whose office is located on Main St., Middleburg. Pennsylvania Senate District 27 is held by [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/senate_bio.cfm?id=96 Senator John Gordner] . Perry Township is in the United States House of Representatives 10th District held by Rep. Chris Carney. Pennsylvania is represented in the United States Senate by Senator Bob Casey, Jr. and Senator Arlen Specter.

Perry Township is served by a Board of Supervisors. They are:Elmer N. Brosius, Chairman and Roadmaster 740 Troup Valley RoadMt. Pleasant Mills, Pa 17853570-539-4784

Brian L. Hoffman, Vice Chairman291 Frymoyer RoadMt. Pleasant Mills, Pa 17853570-539-4784

Scott A. Wendt1576 Potato Valley RoadMt. Pleasant Mills, Pa 17853570-539-4784

chools

Midd-West School District is the area's public school system.

History

Perry Township was settled in 1752 and incorporated as a township in 1816 from Mahantango Township a former township in what is now Northumberland County on the other side of the Susquehanna River.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,973 people, 686 households, and 539 families residing in the township. The population density was 75.5 people per square mile (29.1/km²). There were 729 housing units at an average density of 27.9/sq mi (10.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.24% White, 0.05% African American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 686 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,167, and the median income for a family was $40,474. Males had a median income of $28,808 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,631. About 7.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.snydercounty.org/snyder/cwp/view.asp?a=738&Q=408726&snyderNav=| Snyder County Government directory]
*Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Program is available to citizens with incomes up to $40,000 per year. Seniors 65 years of age or older, widows or widowers 50 years of age or older and the permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify for this program. Only 1/2 of Social Security income is counted for qualification. [http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/ptrr/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=258877 Pennsylvania Department of Revenue]