West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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West Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania
Township
A farm in West Lampeter Township
A farm in West Lampeter Township
Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania highlighting West Lampeter Township
Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania highlighting West Lampeter Township
Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster
Incorporated1841
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
Area
[1]
 • Total16.62 sq mi (43.04 km2)
 • Land16.40 sq mi (42.47 km2)
 • Water0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total17,365 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
17,394
 • Density972.92/sq mi (375.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code717
FIPS code42-071-83256
Websitewww.westlampeter.com

West Lampeter Township is a township in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,365 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

The Johannes Harnish Farmstead, Christian and Emma Herr Farm, Hans Herr House, Lime Valley Covered Bridge, Neff's Mill Covered Bridge, Park Site, Rock Ford Plantation, and Weber-Weaver Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.4 square miles (42.6 km2), all of it recorded as land. The Conestoga River forms part of the northern boundary of the township, and Pequea Creek forms the southern boundary. The township is bordered to the north by the city of Lancaster and contains the unincorporated communities of Lyndon, Mylin Corners, Lampeter, Lime Valley, and part of Willow Street.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
200013,145—
201015,20915.7%
202017,36514.2%
2021 (est.)17,394[2]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

At the 2000 census there were 13,145 people, 5,284 households, and 3,762 families living in the township. The population density was 800.0 people per square mile (308.9/km2). There were 5,467 housing units at an average density of 332.7/sq mi (128.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.35% White, 0.79% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72%.[5]

There were 5,284 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 28.3% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median household income was $51,043 and the median family income was $61,053. Males had a median income of $41,944 versus $26,848 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,713. About 2.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

Main article: Sports in South Central Pennsylvania
Club League Venue Established Championships
Lancaster Liberty GPBL Basketball Student Life Center 2009  

References

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 9 July 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 2008-01-31.

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Coordinates: 39°59′00″N 76°13′59″W / 39.98333°N 76.23306°W / 39.98333; -76.23306

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