Springhill Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Springhill Township is a township located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,974.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.2 km² (34.1 mi²). 86.7 km² (33.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.70% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,974 people, 1,157 households, and 877 families residing in the township. The population density is 34.3/km² (88.8/mi²). There are 1,270 housing units at an average density of 14.6/km² (37.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.92% White, 0.94% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,157 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% are non-families. 21.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 2.96. In the township the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males. The median income for a household in the township is $24,167, and the median income for a family is $29,182. Males have a median income of $28,317 versus $18,221 for females. The per capita income for the township is $12,360. 28.0% of the population and 22.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 42.0% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.