Nescopeck Township, Pennsylvania
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Nescopeck Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,096.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.8 square miles (48.6 km²), of which, 18.1 square miles (46.8 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²) of it (3.57%) is water. The majority of the land is woodlands or farmland.
[edit] Government Information
Nescopeck Township is governed by a board of supervisors.
Congressional District: 11th
Legislative District: 117th
School District: Berwick Area School District
Public Library: Residents can use the Berwick Public Library
The township started building a new municipal building with five garages to house maintenance equipment in 2007.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,096 people, 414 households, and 337 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km²). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.
There were 414 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $45,655. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,800 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,918. About 6.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Weather
Quick Facts: On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 103°F in 1988 and 2006. On average, the coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was -18°F in 1984. The most precipitation on average occurs in June. An argued tornado touched down in the township on December 1, 2006.
[edit] Events
The Briggs Farm Festival is held in Nescopeck Township every summer, usually in the beginning of July. The festival grows larger every year and attracts people from miles away.
An annual consignment sale is held at the township firehall every year in April to help raise money for the fire department.
[edit] Places to Go
Good Time Golf
483 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-3932
Information: Good Time Golf offers a variey of things to do from bumper boats, batting cages, pitchers mounds, miniature golf and more.
Stoney Acres Winery
467 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-4771
Information: The areas only winery with a great selection.
Rocky Ridge Greenhouses
21 Rocky Ridge Lane (off Zenith Road)
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-3828
Information: Largest greenhouses in the area. Open daily during the summer.
Nescopeck Township Park
429 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-2117
Information: Currently under construction.
Rick's Custom Woodcrafts
N/A Zenith Road
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-2778
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[edit] Township Contact Information
Address:
Nescopeck Township
429 Berwick-Hazleton Highway
Nescopeck, PA 18635
Phone: 570-379-2117
Fax: 570-379-1003
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
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[edit] References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
