West Mahanoy Township, Pennsylvania

West Mahanoy Township is a township located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 6,166.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.1 km² (10.5 mi²). 26.9 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 6,166 people, 1,307 households, and 880 families residing in the township. The population density is 228.9/km² (592.7/mi²). There are 1,503 housing units at an average density of 55.8/km² (144.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 69.48% White, 27.00% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.85% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. 5.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,307 households out of which 23.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.92. In the township the population is spread out with 9.8% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 46.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 275.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 314.2 males. The median income for a household in the township is $32,979, and the median income for a family is $39,114. Males have a median income of $17,102 versus $19,511 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,212. 5.2% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.4% are under the age of 18 and 5.3% are 65 or older.