Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Hanover Township is a township located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 11,488.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 49.6 km² (19.1 mi²). 48.7 km² (18.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.72% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 11,488 people, 4,951 households, and 3,153 families residing in the township. The population density is 235.7/km² (610.5/mi²). There are 5,338 housing units at an average density of 109.5/km² (283.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.08% White, 0.96% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,951 households out of which 27.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 14.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% are non-families. 32.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.90. In the township the population is spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.1 males. The median income for a household in the township is $30,043, and the median income for a family is $37,883. Males have a median income of $29,679 versus $21,691 for females. The per capita income for the township is $16,181. 15.3% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.0% are under the age of 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older.