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'''West Branch Township''' is a township in ], ], ]. The population was 392 at the 2000 census. There are two ] in West Branch Township. ] is a popular destination for astronomical observation. ] is in the northern part of the township and is partially in neighboring ]. '''West Branch Township''' is a township in ], ], United States. The population was 399 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> There are two ] in West Branch Township. ] is a popular destination for astronomical observation. ] is in the northern part of the township and is partially in neighboring ].

==History==
The ] was added to the ] in 1987.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], the township has a total area of 62.7&nbsp;]s (162.4&nbsp;]), of which, 62.6&nbsp;square miles (162.2&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) of it (0.11%) is water. According to the ], the township has a total area of 62.7&nbsp;square miles (162.4&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}), of which 62.6&nbsp;square miles (162.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}) is land and 0.1&nbsp;square mile (0.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}) (0.11%) is water.


West Branch Township is bordered by ] and ]s to the north, ] to the east, ] and ]s to the south and ] to the west. West Branch Township is bordered by ] and ]s to the north, ] to the east, ] and ]s to the south and ] to the west.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 392 people, 159 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The ] was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km²). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 10.7/sq&nbsp;mi (4.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.19% ], 1.28% ], and 1.53% from two or more races.
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 392 people, 159 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The ] was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 10.7/sq&nbsp;mi (4.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 97.19% ], 1.28% ], and 1.53% from two or more races.


There were 159 households out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were ] living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.72. There were 159 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were ] living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.72.


In the township the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males. In the township the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $20,536 for females. The ] for the township was $17,214. About 9.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the ], including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the township was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $20,536 for females. The ] for the township was $17,214. About 9.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the ], including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

==References== ==References==
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{{Potter County, Pennsylvania}} {{Potter County, Pennsylvania}}


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Not to be confused with Branch Township, Pennsylvania or North Branch Township, Pennsylvania. Township in Pennsylvania, United States
West Branch Township, Pennsylvania
Township
Cherry Springs State Park in West Branch TownshipCherry Springs State Park in West Branch Township
Official seal of West Branch Township, PennsylvaniaSeal
Location of West Branch Township in Potter County, PennsylvaniaLocation of West Branch Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania
]Map of Potter County, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPotter
Settled1835
Incorporated1856
Area
 • Total62.18 sq mi (161.04 km)
 • Land62.11 sq mi (160.87 km)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km)
Population
 • Total399 Increase
 • Estimate 397
 • Density6.21/sq mi (2.40/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-105-82568
Websitewestbranchtwp.com

West Branch Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2020 census. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in West Branch Township. Cherry Springs State Park is a popular destination for astronomical observation. Lyman Run State Park is in the northern part of the township and is partially in neighboring Ulysses Township.

History

The Cherry Springs Picnic Pavilion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 62.7 square miles (162.4 km), of which 62.6 square miles (162.2 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km) (0.11%) is water.

West Branch Township is bordered by Ulysses and Pike Townships to the north, Tioga County to the east, Abbott and Wharton Townships to the south and Summit Township to the west.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010393
20203991.5%
2021 (est.)397−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 392 people, 159 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 10.7/sq mi (4.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.19% White, 1.28% Asian, and 1.53% from two or more races.

There were 159 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,214. About 9.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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