Forward Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Forward Township is a township
in Allegheny County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 3,376 at the 2010 census. The township is named after Walter Forward
, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
from 1841 to 1843.
, the township has a total area of 19.9 square miles (51.5 km²), of which 18.9 square miles (49 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²), or 4.92%, is water.
. It is bordered by Elizabeth Borough
to the north, Elizabeth Township
to the east, and Rostraver Township (in Westmoreland County
) to the southeast. Forward Township is bordered across the Monongahela River
by Carroll Township
, the city of Monongahela
(via the Monongahela City Bridge), and the borough of New Eagle
, all to the south, and by Union Township
to the west. All of the communities across the Monongahela River are in Washington County
.
of 2000, there were 3,771 people, 1,485 households, and 1,091 families residing in the township. The population density
was 199.3 people per square mile (76.9/km²). There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 85.4/sq mi (33.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 1.09% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races
, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.
There were 1,485 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples
living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the township the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $40,918, and the median income for a family was $45,774. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $21,912 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $19,860. About 10.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
Township (Pennsylvania)
A township in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state of the United States of America, is one of four types of municipalities in the state . Townships were established based on convenient geographical boundaries and vary in size from six to forty square miles...
in Allegheny County
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,376 at the 2010 census. The township is named after Walter Forward
Walter Forward
Walter Forward was an American lawyer and politician. He was the brother of Chauncey Forward.-Biography:...
, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
United States Secretary of the Treasury
The Secretary of the Treasury of the United States is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, which is concerned with financial and monetary matters, and, until 2003, also with some issues of national security and defense. This position in the Federal Government of the United...
from 1841 to 1843.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the township has a total area of 19.9 square miles (51.5 km²), of which 18.9 square miles (49 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²), or 4.92%, is water.
Neighboring communities
Forward Township is the southernmost municipality in Allegheny CountyAllegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
. It is bordered by Elizabeth Borough
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Monongahela River, where Pennsylvania Route 51 crosses, upstream of Pittsburgh and close to the county line. The population was 1,493 at the 2010 census...
to the north, Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,271 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.96%, is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
to the east, and Rostraver Township (in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
) to the southeast. Forward Township is bordered across the Monongahela River
Monongahela River
The Monongahela River is a river on the Allegheny Plateau in north-central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States...
by Carroll Township
Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Carroll Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,677 at the 2000 census.Carroll Township is strongly allied with the City of Monongahela and the boroughs of Donora and New Eagle...
, the city of Monongahela
Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Monongahela, colloquially called "Mon City," is a Third Class City in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area, located approximately south of the city proper. The population was 4,761 at the 2000 census...
(via the Monongahela City Bridge), and the borough of New Eagle
New Eagle, Pennsylvania
New Eagle is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 2,262 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, all to the south, and by Union Township
Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Union Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,599 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.7 square miles , of which, 15.4 square miles of it is land and...
to the west. All of the communities across the Monongahela River are in Washington County
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,771 people, 1,485 households, and 1,091 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 199.3 people per square mile (76.9/km²). There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 85.4/sq mi (33.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 1.09% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.
There were 1,485 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the township the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $40,918, and the median income for a family was $45,774. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $21,912 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township was $19,860. About 10.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.