Center Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania
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Center Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Center Township is a growing community located approximately 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Comprising a land area of 15.4 square miles and a population of 11,492, Center Township has many assets. Center Township is home to three colleges, along with being one of the largest retail centers in the area. It is advantageously located with respect to the regional transportation network. The township is bisected by the Beaver Valley Expressway (PA Route 60), which connects the Parkway West in the vicinity of the Pittsburgh International Airport. The township is served by two interchanges on the expressway, along with being home to the newly constructed Beaver County Transit Authority Terminal. Well-kept roads and a limited-access highway provide close access to shopping centers, educational institutions, theaters, social centers and other retail business services. Both Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are only 15 minutes away. Ambitious municipal and recreation programs including a system of parks and playgrounds with picnic areas, recreation programs and a Community Youth Center.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 40.6 km² (15.7 mi²). 39.9 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.72%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,492 people, 4,270 households, and 3,317 families residing in the township. The population density was 288.1/km² (746.5/mi²). There were 4,438 housing units at an average density of 111.3/km² (288.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.87% White, 2.97% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 4,270 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the township the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $50,071, and the median income for a family was $58,796. Males had a median income of $40,495 versus $26,443 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,143. About 3.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Fire Department
The Center Township Volunteer Fire Department consist of 3 fully volunteer stations, located strategically throughout the township. Station 36 is located in the residential sector of the township. It consists of 30 active volunteers and protects the community with 4 apparatus- A pumper, a heavy rescue, a brush unit, and a medic unit. Station 37 is located in the business district and consists of 30 members with 3 apparatus- one pumper, one tower and one medic unit. Station 38 is located in the rural sector of the township and serves the community with 20 volunteers and 4 apparatus- one pumper, one air/lights unit, one brush unit, and a squad.
[edit] Police Department
The Center Township Police Department is led by Chief Barry D. Kramer. The Department consists of around 30 officers and more than 12 vehicles. The fleet consists of numerous Impalas and Crown Victorias, one Excursion, one Jeep Cherokee and a military- spec ATV. The department also offers a D.A.R.E. program to the community as well as upholding a S.R.O. program. Headquarters are located with township offices.
[edit] Education
Community College of Beaver County
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Municipalities and Communities of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (County Seat: Beaver) |
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| Cities | Aliquippa | Beaver Falls |
| Boroughs | Ambridge | Baden | Beaver | Big Beaver | Bridgewater | Conway | Darlington | East Rochester | Eastvale | Economy | Ellwood City | Fallston | Frankfort Springs | Freedom | Georgetown | Glasgow | Homewood | Hookstown | Industry | Koppel | Midland | Monaca | New Brighton | New Galilee | Ohioville | Patterson Heights | Rochester | Shippingport | South Heights | West Mayfield |
| Townships | Brighton | Center | Chippewa | Darlington | Daugherty | Franklin | Greene | Hanover | Harmony | Hopewell | Independence | Marion | New Sewickley | North Sewickley | Patterson | Potter | Pulaski | Raccoon | Rochester | South Beaver | Vanport | White |
