Wilkins Township, Pennsylvania

Wilkins Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 6,917.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 6,917 people, 3,235 households, and 2,012 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,019.3/km² (2,637.6/mi²). There are 3,432 housing units at an average density of 505.8 persons/km² (1,308.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 92.79% White, 4.38% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,235 households out of which 19.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 37.8% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.14 and the average family size is 2.73. In the township the population is spread out with 16.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.6 males. The median income for a household in the township is $37,439, and the median income for a family is $47,882. Males have a median income of $37,127 versus $31,101 for females. The per capita income for the township is $24,515. 6.4% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.8% are under the age of 18 and 4.3% are 65 or older.