Caln Township, Pennsylvania
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| Caln Township | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Area | 8.8 mi² (22.8 km²) |
| - land | 8.8 mi² (22.8 km²) |
| - water | 0.0 mi² (0 km²) |
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| - elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population | 11,916 (2000) |
| Density | 1,360.6 /mi² (525.3 /km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code | 610 |
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| Website : http://www.calntownship.org | |
Caln Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,916 at the 2000 census. The township was founded by settlers from Calne, Wiltshire in England in 1714. The relationship with Calne, Wiltshire continues today as the two towns are sister cities.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²). 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,916 people, 4,363 households, and 3,067 families residing in the township. The population density was 525.2/km² (1,360.6/mi²). There were 4,535 housing units at an average density of 199.9/km² (517.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 78.78% White, 15.76% African American, 0.19% Native American, 2.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.
There were 4,363 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $60,198, and the median income for a family was $65,520. Males had a median income of $43,169 versus $33,193 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,494. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.
