Wharton Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

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Wharton Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,145 at the 2000 census. The Uniontown Area School District serves the region.

Farmington, Deer Lake, Elliotsville, Chalkhill, and Gibbon Glade are township villages.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 238.4 km² (92.1 mi²). 238.0 km² (91.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 4,145 people, 1,362 households, and 1,010 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.4/km² (45.1/mi²). There were 1,750 housing units at an average density of 7.4/km² (19.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.10% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 1,362 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The mode income for a household in the township is $36,552, and the mode income for a family is $37,365. Males have a mode income of $26,108 versus $21,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,261. About 6.6% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Attractions

Wharton Townwhip is the home of Fort Necessity, the famous French and Indian War site at which George Washington lost his only battle as a commander. The grave of French and Indian War British general Edmund Braddock is located nearby, as is Mount Washington Tavern, a former hotel from the 19th century National Road.

Nemacolin Woodlands, an elite country club and resort is located in Wharton Townhip. It is a popular retreat for wealthy residents of Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington. The site is operated by the Hardy family, owners of 84 Lumber. The resort's Mystic Rock Golf Course plays home to the PGA event known as the 84 Lumber Classic.