Orange Township, Pennsylvania
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Orange Township is a township located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,148.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 km² (13.1 mi²). 33.8 km² (13.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,148 people, 435 households, and 344 families residing in the township. The population density is 34.0/km² (87.9/mi²). There are 532 housing units at an average density of 15.7/km² (40.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 99.65% White, 0.09% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 435 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% are married couples living together, 3.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% are non-families. 18.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the township the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $52,917, and the median income for a family is $56,875. Males have a median income of $34,917 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,608. 5.5% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.