Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania | |
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 Welcome sign along U.S. Route 6 in Pike Township | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Incorporated | 1828 |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.0 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 292 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 814 |
Pike Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was listed at 292 on the 2000 census. The population rose to 324 people in 2010.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles (96.0 km²), all of it land.
Pike Township is bordered by Hector Township to the north, Tioga County to the east, West Branch Township to the south and Ulysses Township to the west.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 292 people, 121 households and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 people per square mile (3.0/km²). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 7.2/sq mi (2.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.66% White and 0.34% from two or more races: census data showed no African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics or other races.
There were 121 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the township the population was spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,220. About 5.0% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 or over.
Politics and government
Pike Township is governed by three, locally elected Township Supervisors. Pike Township Supervisors meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. In 2013, the Supervisors are: George Bowen (Chair), G. Allen Miller, and Paul Pritchard. The Township Secretary is George Bowen.[3]
In 2013, Pike Township residents pay 55.9537 mills in property taxes (GASD - 37.0137 mills, county - 15 mills and township 3.94 mills).[4]
- County level
Three elected Potter County Commissioners. 2013 Board of Commissioners - Douglas C. Morley, Chairman, Paul W. Heimel, Vice Chairman, Susan S. Kefover, Secretary
- State level
As of December 1, 2014, the borough of Galeton and Pike Township will be shifted to Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 68 as part of the statewide reapportionment, due to the 2010 US Census.[5] The new state representative will be Matt E. Baker - State Representative, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 68
- Martin Causer - State Representative, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 67
- Joseph B. Scarnati - State Senator, Pennsylvania Senate, District 25
- Federal level
- Glenn Thompson, Republican, Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district
- Pat Toomey, US Senator
- Bob Casey, Jr., US Senator (senior)
Education
Residents of Pike Township may attend the local, public schools operated by Galeton Area School District which provides taxpayer funded preschool, along with full day kindergarten through 12th grade. The District's enrollment declined to 362 students preschool through 12th grade. In 2013, Galeton Area School District ranked 409th out of 500 public schools for academic achievement of its pupils in 2013. Pike Township residents may also apply to attend any of the Commonwealth's 13 public cyber charter schools at no additional cost to the parents. The Galeton Area School District is required to pay the charter school and cyber charter school tuition for residents who attend these public schools.[6][7] By Commonwealth law, if the District provides transportation for its own students, then the District must provide transportation to any school that lies within 10 miles of its borders. Residents may also seek admission for their school aged child to any other public school district. When accepted for admission, the student's parents are responsible for paying an annual tuition fee set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 2012, the tuition fees for Galeton Area School District were: Elementary School - $9,828.42, High School - $12,543.99.[8]
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit #9 provides a wide variety of services to children living in its region which includes Pike Township . Early screening, special educations services, speech and hearing therapy and many other services like driver education are available. Services for children during the preschool years are provided without cost to their families when the child is determined to meet eligibility requirements.
Galeton Public Library is open to Pike Township residents.
References
- ^ US Census Bureau (2013). "Pike Township, Potter County, Fact Finder".
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Potter County Administration (2013). "Pike Township Fast Facts" (PDF).
- ^ Potter County administration (2013). "2013 Potter County Millage Rates" (PDF).
- ^ Endeavor News (June 15, 2013). "Galeton, Pike Township shift to 68th District".
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2013). "Charter Schools".
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2013). "What is a Charter School?".
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (May 2012). "Pennsylvania Public School District Tuition Rates".
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