Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Ross Township is a township
in Allegheny County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 31,105 at the 2010 census. In September 2007, Ross Township adopted the Strong Mayor/Weak Council form of government allowed by Pennsylvania statutes for townships of its class.
The township is part of the North Hills School District
and participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the township has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37.4 km²). A small amount of land is covered with water.
to the north, Hampton Township to the northeast (touching at one point), Shaler Township to the east, Reserve Township and the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Summer Hill
, Perry North
and Brighton Heights
to the south, the borough of Bellevue
to the southwest, Kilbuck Township and Ohio Township to the west, and the borough of Franklin Park
to the northwest. Ross Township wholly surrounds the borough of West View
.
was formed in the southwest corner of Ross Township. Since then, the borders have remained relatively unchanged.
of 2000, there were 32,551 people, 13,892 households, and 8,807 families residing in the township. The population density
was 2,255.3 people per square mile (871.0/km²). There were 14,422 housing units at an average density of 999.2/sq mi (385.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.93% White, 1.42% Black or African American
, 0.08% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races
, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.
There were 13,892 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples
living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the township the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $46,542, and the median income for a family was $57,917. Males had a median income of $41,736 versus $31,304 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $25,883. About 2.2% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 7.8% 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
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 31,105 at the 2010 census. In September 2007, Ross Township adopted the Strong Mayor/Weak Council form of government allowed by Pennsylvania statutes for townships of its class.
The township is part of the North Hills School District
North Hills School District
The North Hills School District, located in Northern Allegheny County, is a suburb of the city of Pittsburgh. The district comprises Ross Township and West View Borough ~ a area with a population of nearly 40,000....
and participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library is a public library serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Located in McCandless Township about eight miles north of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is operated as a municipal authority supported by the residents of McCandless, Ross Township, the Borough of Franklin...
.
Geography
Ross Township is located at 40°31′35"N 80°1′18"W (40.526418, -80.021823).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37.4 km²). A small amount of land is covered with water.
Neighboring communities
Ross Township is bordered by McCandlessMcCandless, Pennsylvania
McCandless is a municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 28,457 at the 2010 census. It was originally incorporated as a township; however, on January 1, 1975, McCandless Township adopted a new charter designating it a Home Rule Charter Municipality with the...
to the north, Hampton Township to the northeast (touching at one point), Shaler Township to the east, Reserve Township and the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Summer Hill
Summer Hill (Pittsburgh)
Summer Hill is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. It has a zip code of 15214, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1 ....
, Perry North
Perry North (Pittsburgh)
Perry North is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA's north city area. It lies within zip codes 15212 and 15214, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1...
and Brighton Heights
Brighton Heights (Pittsburgh)
Brighton Heights is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's northside area. It has a zip code of 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1...
to the south, the borough of Bellevue
Bellevue, Pennsylvania
Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. The population was 8,370 at the 2010 census. The borough was incorporated in 1867. It is located in the Northgate School District...
to the southwest, Kilbuck Township and Ohio Township to the west, and the borough of Franklin Park
Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Franklin Park is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,470 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Franklin Park is located at ....
to the northwest. Ross Township wholly surrounds the borough of West View
West View, Pennsylvania
West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census.-Geography and climate:West View is located at ....
.
History
The township was formed in 1809 from Pine Township and named for a prominent Pittsburgh attorney, James Ross. Ross' borders changed over the course of time when Allegheny City was formed to the south and Shaler Township was formed to the east. Both took place before the turn of the 20th century. In 1905 the borough of West ViewWest View, Pennsylvania
West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census.-Geography and climate:West View is located at ....
was formed in the southwest corner of Ross Township. Since then, the borders have remained relatively unchanged.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 32,551 people, 13,892 households, and 8,807 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
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was 2,255.3 people per square mile (871.0/km²). There were 14,422 housing units at an average density of 999.2/sq mi (385.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.93% White, 1.42% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.
There were 13,892 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% 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, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the township the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $46,542, and the median income for a family was $57,917. Males had a median income of $41,736 versus $31,304 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 $25,883. About 2.2% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.