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|official_name = Pavia Township, Pennsylvania |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Bedford]] |
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|established_date = 1794 |
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|established_title1 = Incorporated |
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|established_date1 = 1834 |
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| established_date2 = {{circa}} 1993 – 1995, as ''Pavia Township'' |
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| population_total = 287 {{decrease}} |
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|area_code = [[Area code 814|814]] |
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| population_est = 285 |
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'''Pavia Township''' is a township in [[Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Bedford County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 295 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200958492| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pavia township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> |
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'''Pavia Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] that is located in [[Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Bedford County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 287 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2022"/> |
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==History== |
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The township was known as '''Union Township''' until it changed its name to Pavia Township sometime between 1993 and 1995.<ref name=USGW>{{cite web |url=http://www.usgwarchives.net/maps/pa/county/bedfor/usgs/ |date=September 2, 2009 |title=Bedford County Pennsylvania, Township Map |author=McClelland, Ed |publisher=The USGenWeb Project |accessdate=October 25, 2015 |quote=Note: Union Township's name was changed in 1993 to Pavia Township.}}</ref><ref name=OGTHS>{{cite web |url=http://www.motherbedford.com/ogths5.htm |title=Some Facts About the Present-Day Townships That Descend From Old-Greenfield |publisher=Old-Greenfield Township Historical Society |accessdate=October 25, 2015 |quote=Pavia Township is located in Bedford County. She began her existence as Union Township and only recently (in 1995) was renamed Pavia Township.}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Pavia Township is located in the |
Pavia Township is located in the northwestern corner of Bedford County, bordered to the west by [[Cambria County, Pennsylvania|Cambria County]] and to the north by [[Blair County, Pennsylvania|Blair County]]. A large portion of the township is occupied by [[Blue Knob State Park]], including the {{convert|3130|ft|adj=on}} summit of [[Blue Knob (Pennsylvania)|Blue Knob]], the second highest peak in Pennsylvania. |
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[[Pennsylvania Route 869]] is the only major road that passes through the township. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|57.4|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.01|sqkm|disp=flip|3}}, or 0.02%, is water. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200958492 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212164051/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200958492 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pavia township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> the township has a total area of {{convert|57.4|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.01|sqkm|order=flip|3}}, or 0.02%, is water. |
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==Recreation== |
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In addition to Blue Knob State Park, a portion of the [[Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26]] occupies the northwestern portion of the township.<ref name="TheNationalMap">https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ The National Map, retrieved October 3, 2018</ref><ref name="PASGL">[https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Documents/SGL%20Maps/SGL__026.pdf Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26], retrieved October 3, 2018</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 325 people, 122 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 14.8 people per square mile (5.7/km²). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.69% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.31% of the population. |
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|2020= 287 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 325 people, 122 households, and 91 families residing in the township. |
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The [[population density]] was {{convert|14.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|8.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. |
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The racial makeup of the township was 99.69% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.31% of the population. |
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⚫ | There were 122 households, out of which 33.6% had children who were under the age of eighteen; 62.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older. |
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The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.97. |
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⚫ | Within the township, the population was spread out, with 24.6% of residents who were under the age of eighteen, 6.8% who were aged eighteen to twenty-four, 31.1% who were aged twenty-five to forty-four, 26.2% who were aged forty-five to sixty-four, and 11.4% who were sixty-five years of age or older. The median age was thirty-seven years. |
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For every one hundred females there were 112.4 males. For every one hundred females who were aged eighteen or older, there were 100.8 males. |
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The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 compared with that of $21,250 for females. |
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⚫ | There were 122 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of |
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The [[per capita income]] for the township was $16,115. |
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Approximately 5.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including 7.0% of those who were under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those who were aged sixty-five or older. |
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1794]] |
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[[Category:Townships in Bedford County, Pennsylvania]] |
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[[Category:1794 establishments in Pennsylvania]] |
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Pavia Township, Pennsylvania | |
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Bedford |
Settled | 1794 |
Incorporated | 1834, as Union Township |
Renamed | c. 1993 – 1995, as Pavia Township |
Area | |
• Total | 22.15 sq mi (57.36 km2) |
• Land | 22.14 sq mi (57.35 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 287 ![]() |
• Estimate (2022)[2] | 285 |
• Density | 12.46/sq mi (4.81/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code | 814 |
FIPS code | 42-009-58492 |
Pavia Township is a township that is located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 287 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
History
[edit]The township was known as Union Township until it changed its name to Pavia Township sometime between 1993 and 1995.[3][4]
Geography
[edit]Pavia Township is located in the northwestern corner of Bedford County, bordered to the west by Cambria County and to the north by Blair County. A large portion of the township is occupied by Blue Knob State Park, including the 3,130-foot (950 m) summit of Blue Knob, the second highest peak in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Route 869 is the only major road that passes through the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau,[5] the township has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.4 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.02%, is water.
Recreation
[edit]In addition to Blue Knob State Park, a portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26 occupies the northwestern portion of the township.[6][7]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2010 | 295 | — | |
2020 | 287 | −2.7% | |
2022 (est.) | 285 | [2] | −0.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 325 people, 122 households, and 91 families residing in the township.
The population density was 14.8 people per square mile (5.7 people/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 8.7 units per square mile (3.4 units/km2).
The racial makeup of the township was 99.69% White and 0.31% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.
There were 122 households, out of which 33.6% had children who were under the age of eighteen; 62.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older.
The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.97.
Within the township, the population was spread out, with 24.6% of residents who were under the age of eighteen, 6.8% who were aged eighteen to twenty-four, 31.1% who were aged twenty-five to forty-four, 26.2% who were aged forty-five to sixty-four, and 11.4% who were sixty-five years of age or older. The median age was thirty-seven years.
For every one hundred females there were 112.4 males. For every one hundred females who were aged eighteen or older, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 compared with that of $21,250 for females.
The per capita income for the township was $16,115.
Approximately 5.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those who were under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those who were aged sixty-five or older.
References
[edit]- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ McClelland, Ed (September 2, 2009). "Bedford County Pennsylvania, Township Map". The USGenWeb Project. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
Note: Union Township's name was changed in 1993 to Pavia Township.
- ^ "Some Facts About the Present-Day Townships That Descend From Old-Greenfield". Old-Greenfield Township Historical Society. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
Pavia Township is located in Bedford County. She began her existence as Union Township and only recently (in 1995) was renamed Pavia Township.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pavia township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ^ https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ The National Map, retrieved October 3, 2018
- ^ Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26, retrieved October 3, 2018
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.