Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania

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Hanover Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. Hanover Township is located in the Lehigh Valley region of the state.

The population of Hanover Township was 9,563 at the 2000 census.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 My New Village 4 Public Education 5 External links

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.5 km² (6.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 9,563 people, 3,633 households, and 2,782 families residing in the township. The population density was 547.8/km² (1,418.2/mi²). There were 3,729 housing units at an average density of 213.6/km² (553.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.49% White, 0.94% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.43% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

There were 3,633 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $64,889, and the median income for a family was $72,661. Males had a median income of $53,158 versus $33,569 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,370. About 2.0% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] My New Village

—Excerpt from the publication Hanover Echo, by Emile Tubiana

We were on our way to the Community Center for our daily workout, when my wife said: "We picked a nice and peaceful place." In fact, I could only concur with her assessment, since we had chosen this region together. It had taken us almost two years of research. After exploring various places in New York State, New Jersey, and Maine, we had decided that this place suited our family's needs best. We actually had come to see a larger house in our neighborhood when we incidentally drove by a smaller one, which caught our attention and ultimately became our home.

Coming from New York, and driving through New Jersey, the Lehigh Valley offers vistas unlike those we had come from. These sights surprise and enchant the visitor coming by car or by bus. Our village is located about 15 minutes from Allentown, 15 minutes from Easton and Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The trip to New York City takes about an hour and a half and the distance to Philadelphia is a little less. We are situated between the hills of Bethlehem and those of Nazareth, a half an hour from the Blue Mountain ski slopes. Five minutes in any direction from the center of town, there are open fields with hills and mountains in the background—green during most of the year or wrapped in snow during the few winter months. These plains resemble those of the town where I was born, and this is maybe one of the reasons that weighed in favor of choosing this place. Looking at them, I always get the feeling of both openness and privacy—something hard to find in crowded cities.

A few hundred yards from the sports and recreation center is the place that brings together much of the region, every day. Like a church steeple, its tower is visible from afar, only this one is for all religions, since no one can go without food. It is Wegmans, one of our supermarkets. Visitors are impressed by the wide variety of produce and products from around the world. Its café is a pleasant meeting place and the take-out food department is of great help for busy working people. In the opposite direction, at the same distance from our house, is Weis Supermarket. So whichever way we go, when we drive home from the Community Center, we sometimes stop at one of them.

Our village is part of the greater Bethlehem area. By car, town is just a few minutes away. Bethlehem is a historic and picturesque town with wide horizons and what distinguishes it in a special way is the good family life of its inhabitants. To the north, the Blue Mountain chain and further on, the Poconos are faithfully watching over the region and give birth to the Lehigh River that generously nourishes the land while heading toward Allentown, where it takes a turn eastwards, to clear South Mountain—the southern side of the Valley, witness of local history, continuing its course and flowing into the Delaware River, with which its waters reach the Atlantic Ocean.

No matter which direction you take, there are small roads leading to beautiful farms and a spectacular romantic view opens to the eye and the soul of the beholder who is sensitive to picturesque images. Our village is faithful to Pennsylvania's welcoming tradition of tolerance that always opened its doors to people of all origins and backgrounds who were looking for a new roof to shelter their families. With all the stress and the responsibilities of modern life, people no longer find the time to get to know each other. So far, all the people we have met here have been very kind and welcoming. The Community Center—in a way the heart of the community, by affording its members of all ages the opportunity to keep their bodies and minds in good health— is also the perfect place for entertainment and celebrations, thanks to its spacious and bright halls. Everything seems to function flawlessly under the competent care of its recreation director and her dedicated team who make sure that every visitor feels welcome.

[edit] Public Education

(this)Hanover Township of NORTHAMPTON COUNTY is part of the Bethlehem Area School District. students in grades 9 through 12 attend Liberty High School in Bethlehem

(Hanover Township (In LEHIGH COUNTY) is part of the Catasaqua Area School District. Students in grades nine through 12 attend Catasaqua High School)

[edit] External links

• http://www.hanovertwp-nc.org/ Hanover Township