Fawn Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Fawn Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,504.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²). 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,504 people, 985 households, and 750 families residing in the township. The population density is 74.8/km² (193.8/mi²). There are 1,031 housing units at an average density of 30.8/km² (79.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.72% White, 0.20% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. 0.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 985 households out of which 29.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 2.93. In the township the population is spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.8 males. The median income for a household in the township is $37,102, and the median income for a family is $45,114. Males have a median income of $38,884 versus $22,041 for females. The per capita income for the township is $18,566. 6.4% of the population and 4.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.8% are under the age of 18 and 10.1% are 65 or older.