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The median income for a household in the township was $60,231, and the median income for a family was $66,250. Males had a median income of $45,511 versus $32,446 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $26,145. About 1.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. Nockamixon township is patrolled by the Pennsylvania State Police, Dublin Barracks. |
The median income for a household in the township was $60,231, and the median income for a family was $66,250. Males had a median income of $45,511 versus $32,446 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $26,145. About 1.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. Nockamixon township is patrolled by the Pennsylvania State Police, Dublin Barracks. |
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==Climate== |
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During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity occur. Occasionally, [[Heat_index|heat index]] values 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|wind chill]] values 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|nor'easter]] activity. |
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|location = Nockamixon Township, Pennsylvania (1981 – 2010 averages). Elevation 386 ft (118 m). |
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|Jan high F = 37.5 |
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|Feb high F = 40.9 |
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|Mar high F = 49.4 |
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|Apr high F = 61.9 |
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|May high F = 71.7 |
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|Jun high F = 80.2 |
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|Jul high F = 84.4 |
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|Aug high F = 82.6 |
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|Sep high F = 75.8 |
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|Oct high F = 64.5 |
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|Nov high F = 53.4 |
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|Dec high F = 41.9 |
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|year high F= 62.0 |
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|Jan low F = 20.1 |
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|Feb low F = 22.1 |
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|Mar low F = 29.0 |
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|Apr low F = 38.9 |
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|May low F = 48.5 |
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|Jun low F = 58.1 |
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|Jul low F = 62.9 |
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|Aug low F = 61.4 |
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|Sep low F = 53.6 |
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|Oct low F = 42.1 |
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|Nov low F = 33.7 |
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|Dec low F = 25.1 |
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|year low F= 41.3 |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 3.52 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 2.88 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 3.75 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 4.22 |
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|May precipitation inch = 4.23 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 4.33 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 5.13 |
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|Aug precipitation inch = 4.14 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 4.44 |
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|Oct precipitation inch = 4.56 |
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|Nov precipitation inch = 3.80 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 4.18 |
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|year precipitation inch= |
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|Jan snow inch = 9.3 |
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|Feb snow inch = 10.4 |
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|Mar snow inch = 4.5 |
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|Apr snow inch = 0.8 |
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|May snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jun snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jul snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Aug snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Sep snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Oct snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Nov snow inch = 0.6 |
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|Dec snow inch = 4.6 |
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||source 1 = PRISM <ref name="PRISM">{{cite web|title=Explorer|url=http://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer|website=PRISM|accessdate=26 May 2017}}</ref>}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:41, 26 May 2017
Nockamixon Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,441 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²), of which, 22.2 square miles (57.5 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (1.73%) is water. It is drained by the Delaware River, which separates it from New Jersey. Its villages include Bucksville, Fehrtown, Ferndale, Frogtown, Harrow, Kintnersville (also in Durham Township), and Revere.[1]
Natural features include Beaver Creek, Cauffman Hill, Gallows Hill, Gallows Run, Haycock Creek, Lake Warren, Narrows Creek, The Narrows, and Tinicum Creek.[1]
Neighboring municipalities
- Durham Township (northwest)
- Springfield Township (west)
- Haycock Township (southwest)
- Bedminster Township (south)
- Tinicum Township (southeast)
- Bridgeton Township (northeast)
- Holland Township, New Jersey (north)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1,075 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,079 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,305 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,785 | 36.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,095 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,787 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,329 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,517 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,441 | −2.2% | |
| [2] | |||
As of the 2010 census, the township was 96.2% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.4% were two or more races. 1.7% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.[4]
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,517 people, 1,337 households, and 989 families residing in the township. The population density was 158.5 people per square mile (61.2/km²). There were 1,411 housing units at an average density of 63.6/sq mi (24.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.51% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 1,337 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% 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 3.04.
In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $60,231, and the median income for a family was $66,250. Males had a median income of $45,511 versus $32,446 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,145. About 1.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. Nockamixon township is patrolled by the Pennsylvania State Police, Dublin Barracks.
Climate
During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity occur. Occasionally, heat index values 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 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 activity.
| Climate data for Nockamixon Township, Pennsylvania (1981 – 2010 averages). Elevation 386 ft (118 m). | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.5 (3.1) |
40.9 (4.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
61.9 (16.6) |
71.7 (22.1) |
80.2 (26.8) |
84.4 (29.1) |
82.6 (28.1) |
75.8 (24.3) |
64.5 (18.1) |
53.4 (11.9) |
41.9 (5.5) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.1 (−6.6) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
38.9 (3.8) |
48.5 (9.2) |
58.1 (14.5) |
62.9 (17.2) |
61.4 (16.3) |
53.6 (12.0) |
42.1 (5.6) |
33.7 (0.9) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
41.3 (5.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.52 (89) |
2.88 (73) |
3.75 (95) |
4.22 (107) |
4.23 (107) |
4.33 (110) |
5.13 (130) |
4.14 (105) |
4.44 (113) |
4.56 (116) |
3.80 (97) |
4.18 (106) |
49.18 (1,248) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.3 (24) |
10.4 (26) |
4.5 (11) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
4.6 (12) |
30.2 (76.5) |
| Source: PRISM [6] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ a b MacReynolds, George, Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P1.
- ^ http://www.dvrpc.org/data/databull/rdb/db82/appedixa.xls
- ^ "Archived copy". Retrieved January 19, 2013.[dead link]
- ^ "Census 2010: Pennsylvania". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Explorer". PRISM. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
