Walker Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | |
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 Robb Farmhouse on Hartslog Valley Road | |
 Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Walker Township | |
 Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.51 sq mi (47.95 km2) |
| • Land | 18.51 sq mi (47.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,969  |
| • Estimate (2022)[2] | 1,962 |
| • Density | 104.91/sq mi (40.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code | 16660 |
| Area code | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-061-80560 |
| Local phone exchanges: 627 | |
Walker Township is a township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,969 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
This township includes the village of McConnellstown.
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History
The Robb Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.8 square miles (48.6 km2), all land.
Adjacent municipalities
All municipalities are located in Huntingdon County unless otherwise noted.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,747 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,947 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,969 | 1.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,962 | [2] | −0.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 1,947 people and 773 households within the township.
The population density was 103.6 inhabitants per square mile (40.0/km2). There were 874 housing units at an average density of 46.5 per square mile (18.0/km2).
The racial makeup of the township was 98.36% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.
There were 773 households, out of which 32.1% had children who were under the age of eighteen living with them; 65.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older.
The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.94.
Within the township, the population was spread out, with 23.3% of residents who were under the age of 18, 2.1% from 18 to 19, 3.2% from 20 to 24, 8.8% from 25 to 34, 21.8% from 35 to 49, 22.6% from 50 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.
The population was 48.84% male, and 51.16% female.
Recreation
A portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 118 is located on Tussey Mountain in the western end of the township.[6][7]
References
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ The National Map, retrieved November 12, 2018
- ^ Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 118, retrieved November 12, 2018
External links
Municipalities and communities of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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