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The median income for a household in the township was $81,226, and the median income for a family was $93,984. Males had a median income of $62,853 versus $36,180 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $38,031. About 1.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the township was $81,226, and the median income for a family was $93,984. Males had a median income of $62,853 versus $36,180 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $38,031. About 1.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Climate== |
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During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity can occur. Occasionally, heat index values may reach or exceed 100°F (38°C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak for thunderstorm activity. |
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During the winter months, wind chill values can occasionally fall below 0°F (-18°C). On average, the snowiest month of the year is February which corresponds with the annual peak for nor’easter (coastal storm) activity. The estimated average seasonal (Nov – Apr) snowfall for Doylestown Township is around 29 inches (74 cm). |
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|location = Doylestown Township, Pennsylvania (1981 – 2010 averages). Elevation 417 feet. |
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|Jan high F = 39.1 |
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|Feb high F = 42.4 |
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|Mar high F = 50.8 |
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|Apr high F = 62.7 |
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|May high F = 72.7 |
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|Jun high F = 81.5 |
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|Jul high F = 85.6 |
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|Aug high F = 84.0 |
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|Sep high F = 77.1 |
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|Oct high F = 65.7 |
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|Nov high F = 54.7 |
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|Dec high F = 43.3 |
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|Jan low F = 21.8 |
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|Feb low F = 24.0 |
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|Mar low F = 30.9 |
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|Apr low F = 40.3 |
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|May low F = 49.7 |
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|Jun low F = 59.5 |
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|Jul low F = 64.4 |
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|Aug low F = 63.0 |
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|Sep low F = 55.2 |
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|Oct low F = 43.2 |
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|Nov low F = 34.9 |
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|Dec low F = 26.4 |
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|year low F= |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 3.24 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 2.62 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 3.72 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 3.91 |
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|May precipitation inch = 4.34 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 4.29 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 5.00 |
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|Aug precipitation inch = 4.06 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 4.44 |
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|Oct precipitation inch = 4.18 |
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|Nov precipitation inch = 3.62 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 3.90 |
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|source 1 = PRISM <ref>[http://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/</ref> |
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|date=May 2017 |
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==Notable residents== |
==Notable residents== |
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Revision as of 19:36, 22 May 2017
Doylestown Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,565 at the 2010 census. Adjacent to the county seat, many county offices and the county correctional facility are located in this township.
History
Doylestown includes a number of villages which were formerly independent communities, including Bennetts Corner, Castle Valley, Cross Keys, Dyerstown, Edison, Fountainville, Furlong, Greers Corner, Paul Valley, Tradesville, The Turk, and Vauxtown.[1][2] Fordhook Farm and Tabor Home for Needy and Destitute Children were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[3] It was also the location of the formerly listed Fretz Farm.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40 km2), of which, 15.5 square miles (40 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.51%) is water. It is drained by the Neshaminy Creek into the Delaware River.
Natural features include Almshouse Hill, Featherbed Hill, Flatiron Hill, Fretz Valley, Iron Hill, Little Buckingham Mountain, Mill Creek, Neshaminy Creek, Pebble Hill, and Pine Run.[2]
Neighboring municipalities
- Warwick Township (southeast)
- Warrington Township (south)
- New Britain (west)
- New Britain Township (northwest)
- Plumstead Township (north)
- Doylestown (north)
- Buckingham Township (northeast)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1,371 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,471 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,364 | 60.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,795 | 60.5% | |
| 1970 | 6,613 | 74.3% | |
| 1980 | 11,824 | 78.8% | |
| 1990 | 14,510 | 22.7% | |
| 2000 | 17,619 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 17,565 | −0.3% | |
| [4] | |||
As of the 2010 census, the township was 92.4% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 1.5% were two or more races. 2.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.[6]
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 17,619 people, 5,999 households, and 4,445 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,136.7 people per square mile (438.9/km²). There were 6,200 housing units at an average density of 400.0/sq mi (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.22% White, 2.59% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 5,999 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $81,226, and the median income for a family was $93,984. Males had a median income of $62,853 versus $36,180 for females. The per capita income for the township was $38,031. About 1.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity can occur. Occasionally, heat index values may reach or exceed 100°F (38°C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak for thunderstorm activity.
During the winter months, wind chill values can occasionally fall below 0°F (-18°C). On average, the snowiest month of the year is February which corresponds with the annual peak for nor’easter (coastal storm) activity. The estimated average seasonal (Nov – Apr) snowfall for Doylestown Township is around 29 inches (74 cm).
| Climate data for Doylestown Township, Pennsylvania (1981 – 2010 averages). Elevation 417 feet. | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.1 (3.9) |
42.4 (5.8) |
50.8 (10.4) |
62.7 (17.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
81.5 (27.5) |
85.6 (29.8) |
84.0 (28.9) |
77.1 (25.1) |
65.7 (18.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
43.3 (6.3) |
63.3 (17.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.8 (−5.7) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
40.3 (4.6) |
49.7 (9.8) |
59.5 (15.3) |
64.4 (18.0) |
63.0 (17.2) |
55.2 (12.9) |
43.2 (6.2) |
34.9 (1.6) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
42.8 (6.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.24 (82) |
2.62 (67) |
3.72 (94) |
3.91 (99) |
4.34 (110) |
4.29 (109) |
5.00 (127) |
4.06 (103) |
4.44 (113) |
4.18 (106) |
3.62 (92) |
3.90 (99) |
47.32 (1,201) |
| Source: PRISM [8] | |||||||||||||
Notable residents
- Władysław Bortnowski, high-ranking Polish general during World War II
- William Godshalk, U.S. Representative
- Anthony Green, singer-songwriter (Circa Survive)
- Annie Haslam, singer-songwriter (Renaissance)
- Irene Molloy, singer and actress
- Alecia Moore (Pink), singer
- Jon Simmons, singer-songwriter (Balance and Composure)
References
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
officialwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b MacReynolds, George, Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ http://www.dvrpc.org/data/databull/rdb/db82/appedixa.xls
- ^ American FactFinder [dead link]. Factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2013-07-15.
- ^ "Census 2010: Pennsylvania". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ [http://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/
