Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
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Pike Township is a township located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 292.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.0 km² (37.0 mi²). 96.0 km² (37.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 292 people, 121 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density is 3.0/km² (7.9/mi²). There are 266 housing units at an average density of 2.8/km² (7.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 99.66% White and 0.34% from two or more races: census data showed no African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or other races.
There are 121 households out of which 24.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% are married couples living together, 4.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% are non-families. 23.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the township the population is spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $30,625, and the median income for a family is $43,333. Males have a median income of $35,208 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,220. 7.8% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.