Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: Difference between revisions

Manheim Township is a township which borders the city limits of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the north. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 33,697. The township was established in 1729. The school district is known for performing arts, academics and Quiz Bowl, and were national champions in 2000.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 62.9 km² (24.3 mi²). 62.7 km² (24.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.33% water.

As of the census² of 2000, there were 33,697 people, 12,961 households, and 9,280 families residing in the township. The population density was 537.4/km² (1,391.6/mi²). There were 13,434 housing units at an average density of 214.2/km² (554.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.18% White, 1.46% African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 2.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,961 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,807, and the median income for a family was $67,365. Males had a median income of $46,940 versus $29,618 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,730. 4.0% of the population and 2.4% of families were below the poverty line. 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

• PGA tour Golfer and 2003 U. S. Open champion Jim Furyk, class of 1988
• Jeopardy! Champion Brad Rutter, class of 1995