| 词条 | Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| 释义 |
|official_name = Nescopeck Township, Pennsylvania |settlement_type = Township |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = Scenery of Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.JPG |imagesize = |image_caption = Scenery of Nescopeck Township |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = Map of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Nescopeck Township.PNG |mapsize = 250x200px |map_caption = Map of Luzerne County highlighting Nescopeck Township |image_map1 = Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County.svg |mapsize1 = 250x200px |map_caption1 = Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Luzerne |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |leader_title2 = |leader_name2 = |established_title = Settled |established_date = |established_title1 = Incorporated |established_date1 = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = [1] |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 48.33 |area_land_km2 = 46.58 |area_water_km2 = 1.75 |area_total_sq_mi = 18.66 |area_land_sq_mi = 17.98 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.68 |population_as_of = 2010 |population_footnotes = |population_total = 1155 |population_density_km2 = 24.82 |population_density_sq_mi = 64.28 |timezone = Eastern (EST) |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |postal_code_type = |postal_code = |area_code = |website = |footnotes = |pop_est_as_of = 2016 |pop_est_footnotes = [2] |population_est = 1156 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 42-079-52992 }}Nescopeck Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 1,155.[3] HistoryIt is believed that the first white settler in what is now Nescopeck Township was George Walker (in 1786). Nescopeck Township was formed from a section of Newport Township in 1792. The largest hamlet in the township, which is now the Borough of Nescopeck, was established on the site of a former Delaware settlement (which was a rendezvous for the Native Americans during the French and Indian War). The first church was erected in 1811.[4] GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of {{convert|48.3|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|46.6|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.7|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 3.62%, is water. The majority of the community is farmland. The Susquehanna River defines the northern border of the township. Nescopeck Mountain, a forested ridge, defines the southern border of the municipality. Nescopeck Creek flows through the western half of the township. Briggsville and Zenith are two small farming communities located within the interior of the township. The municipality’s number routes include I-80, PA 93, PA 239, and PA 339. ClimateOn average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 103 °F in 1988 and 2006. On average, the coldest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was -18 °F in 1984 and 2008. The most precipitation on average occurs in June. The township has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb). Demographics{{US Census population|2000= 1096 |2010= 1155 |estyear=2016 |estimate=1156 |estref=[5] |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6] }} As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,096 people, 414 households, and 337 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km2). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population. There were 414 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $45,655. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,800 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,918. About 6.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over. Culture
GalleryReferences1. ^{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_42.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Aug 14, 2017}} {{Luzerne County, Pennsylvania}}{{coord|41|02|00|N|76|09|59|W|type:city_region:US-PA_source:GNIS-enwiki|display=title}}2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 3. ^{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Nescopeck township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=April 18, 2012}} 4. ^http://www.pagenweb.org/~luzerne/patk/nescopeck.html 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}} 2 : Townships in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Townships in Pennsylvania |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。