Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,349 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 5,630 at the 2010 census.[4]
According to the township's website, Vernon Township is nicknamed the "Golden Link" due to its location between the county seat (Meadville) and the largest natural lake in the state (Conneaut Lake), as well as being the self-described business center of Crawford County.[5]
The township is southwest of the geographic center of Crawford County and is bordered to the east by Meadville, the county seat. French Creek, a southward-flowing tributary of the Allegheny River, forms most of the boundary with Meadville, as well as the eastern boundary of the township north and south of Meadville. The township includes the unincorporated communities of Fredericksburg and Kerrtown, both in the east along the Meadville border.
Interstate 79 crosses the township, with access from Exit 147 (U.S. Route 6 and 322). From this exit it is 40 miles (64 km) north to Erie and 88 miles (142 km) south to Pittsburgh. US 6 and 322 lead northeast into Meadville and west 7 miles (11 km) to Conneaut Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.6 square miles (76.6 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.03%, is water.[4]
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 5,499 people, 2,395 households, and 1,599 families residing in the township. The population density was 186.1 people per square mile (71.9/km2). There were 2,599 housing units at an average density of 87.9/sq mi (34.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 1.00% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 2,395 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the township the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $38,264, and the median income for a family was $46,420. Males had a median income of $36,272 versus $22,095 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,808. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The township has a staff consisting of a township manager, currently Robert Horvat, and a secretary. Township government agencies include a police department, planning board and zoning office, water authority, sanitation department, and road department. As of November 2014, the residents of the township are represented in the state legislature by State Representative Michele Brooks and State Senator Bob Robbins.[8]
References
^"2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 13, 2017.
^ ab"Cemetery Run Topo Map, Crawford County PA (Meadville Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
^ abcBureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
^ ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Vernon township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
^"Welcome to Vernon Township". Vernon Township, Pennsylvania official website. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
^"Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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Not to be confused with New Vernon Township Mercer County Pennsylvania Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County Pennsylvania United States The population was 5 349 at the 2020 census 3 down from 5 630 at the 2010 census 4 Vernon Township Crawford County PennsylvaniaTownshipPennDOT facilityNickname The Golden LinkLocation of Vernon Township in Crawford CountyLocation of Crawford County in PennsylvaniaCountryUnited StatesStatePennsylvaniaCountyCrawfordArea 1 Total29 57 sq mi 76 58 km2 Land29 56 sq mi 76 56 km2 Water0 01 sq mi 0 02 km2 Highest elevation 2 Top of Round Top 1 512 ft 461 m Lowest elevation 2 French Creek 1 060 ft 320 m Population 2020 Total5 349 Estimate 2021 3 5 318 Density184 86 sq mi 71 37 km2 Time zoneUTC 4 EST Summer DST UTC 5 EDT Area code814Websitewww wbr vernontwp pa wbr govAccording to the township s website Vernon Township is nicknamed the Golden Link due to its location between the county seat Meadville and the largest natural lake in the state Conneaut Lake as well as being the self described business center of Crawford County 5 Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Government 4 References 5 External linksGeography EditThe township is southwest of the geographic center of Crawford County and is bordered to the east by Meadville the county seat French Creek a southward flowing tributary of the Allegheny River forms most of the boundary with Meadville as well as the eastern boundary of the township north and south of Meadville The township includes the unincorporated communities of Fredericksburg and Kerrtown both in the east along the Meadville border Interstate 79 crosses the township with access from Exit 147 U S Route 6 and 322 From this exit it is 40 miles 64 km north to Erie and 88 miles 142 km south to Pittsburgh US 6 and 322 lead northeast into Meadville and west 7 miles 11 km to Conneaut Lake According to the United States Census Bureau the township has a total area of 29 6 square miles 76 6 km2 of which 0 01 square miles 0 02 km2 or 0 03 is water 4 Demographics EditHistorical populationCensus Pop 20005 499 20105 6302 4 20205 349 5 0 2021 est 5 318 3 0 6 U S Decennial Census 6 As of the census 7 of 2000 there were 5 499 people 2 395 households and 1 599 families residing in the township The population density was 186 1 people per square mile 71 9 km2 There were 2 599 housing units at an average density of 87 9 sq mi 34 0 km2 The racial makeup of the township was 97 45 White 1 00 African American 0 29 Native American 0 45 Asian 0 02 Pacific Islander 0 18 from other races and 0 60 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0 56 of the population There were 2 395 households out of which 25 8 had children under the age of 18 living with them 55 0 were married couples living together 8 0 had a female householder with no husband present and 33 2 were non families 28 7 of all households were made up of individuals and 12 3 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 30 and the average family size was 2 80 In the township the population was spread out with 20 8 under the age of 18 6 1 from 18 to 24 27 0 from 25 to 44 28 0 from 45 to 64 and 18 1 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 42 years For every 100 females there were 92 5 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89 1 males The median income for a household in the township was 38 264 and the median income for a family was 46 420 Males had a median income of 36 272 versus 22 095 for females The per capita income for the township was 21 808 About 3 7 of families and 6 1 of the population were below the poverty line including 7 9 of those under age 18 and 7 2 of those age 65 or over Government EditThe township has a staff consisting of a township manager currently Robert Horvat and a secretary Township government agencies include a police department planning board and zoning office water authority sanitation department and road department As of November 2014 the residents of the township are represented in the state legislature by State Representative Michele Brooks and State Senator Bob Robbins 8 References Edit 2016 U S Gazetteer Files United States Census Bureau Retrieved Aug 13 2017 a b Cemetery Run Topo Map Crawford County PA Meadville Area TopoZone Locality LLC Retrieved 2 September 2019 a b c Bureau US Census City and Town Population Totals 2020 2021 Census gov US Census Bureau Retrieved 25 June 2022 a b Geographic Identifiers 2010 Census Summary File 1 G001 Vernon township Crawford County Pennsylvania U S Census Bureau American Factfinder Archived from the original on February 13 2020 Retrieved June 12 2015 Welcome to Vernon Township Vernon Township Pennsylvania official website Retrieved 19 November 2014 Census of Population and Housing Census gov Retrieved June 4 2016 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved 2008 01 31 Township Offices Vernon Township Pennsylvania official website Retrieved 19 November 2014 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vernon Township Crawford County Pennsylvania Vernon Township official website Coordinates 41 36 00 N 80 15 59 W 41 60000 N 80 26639 W 41 60000 80 26639 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vernon Township Crawford County Pennsylvania amp oldid 1121480008, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
