Vernon Township, Pennsylvania

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Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,499 at the 2000 census.

Web Site: http://www.vernontwp-pa.gov/

The Township has 5 elected Supervisors, an elected Constable, and an appointed Township Manager.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

Robert D. Davis, Chairman (D) 2010

Gary R. Wagner, Vice-Chairman (R) 2012

Alden E. Hills (R) 2008

Norman I. Cronin (D) 2010

Timothy J. Mullen (R) 2012

TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE

Charles Jordan (D) 2007

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

David Stone

TOWNSHIP SECRETARY & TREASURER

Lori Swavey

Vernon Township (known as the "Golden Link" for its central location between Meadville and Conneaut Lake) is the business center of Crawford County and is home to many major stores, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 76.6 km² (29.6 mi²). 76.5 km² (29.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 5,499 people, 2,395 households, and 1,599 families residing in the township. The population density was 71.9/km² (186.1/mi²). There were 2,599 housing units at an average density of 34.0/km² (87.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 1.00% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 2,395 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,264, and the median income for a family was $46,420. Males had a median income of $36,272 versus $22,095 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,808. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.