Benton Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Totally Explained

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Benton Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,216 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52.0 km²), of which, 20.1 square miles (52.0 km²) of it's land and 0.05% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 489 households, and 372 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km²). There were 547 housing units at an average density of 27.3/sq mi (10.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.36% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.
   There were 489 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.83.
   In the township the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
   The median income for a household in the township was $37,955, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,853. About 4.4% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

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