Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania

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Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 52,129 at the 2000 census.

Millcreek Township is home to the Millcreek Mall and portions of busy Peach Street, the entrance of Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Park and many other attractions.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 76.4 km² (29.5 mi²). 76.4 km² (29.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water. Millcreek Township is the second largest municipality in Erie County.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 52,129 people, 21,217 households, and 14,088 families residing in the township. The population density was 682.7/km² (1,768.5/mi²). There were 22,369 housing units at an average density of 293.0/km² (758.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.55% White, 1.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 21,217 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,019, and the median income for a family was $56,341. Males had a median income of $41,868 versus $26,610 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,279. About 3.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] External links

• Millcreek Township