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East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania

East Pennsboro Township is a township located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 18,254.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.3 km² (10.9 mi²). 28.3 km² (10.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 18,254 people, 7,475 households, and 4,970 families residing in the township. The population density is 646.0/km² (1,673.9/mi²). There are 7,804 housing units at an average density of 276.2/km² (715.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 93.74% White, 1.47% African American, 0.14% Native American, 2.53% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,475 households out of which 29.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.91.

In the township the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $44,473, and the median income for a family is $54,142. Males have a median income of $36,732 versus $27,542 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,517. 6.7% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.3% are under the age of 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older.



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