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Cranberry Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is classified as a Second Class Township and follows the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. The population was 23,625 as of the 2000 census. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Butler_County. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1256x1884, 34 KB) Other versions Image:Map of Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Image File history File links Map_cranberry_boundaries_new. ... Image File history File links Map_cranberry_boundaries_new. ... Butler County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ...

Geography

Cranberry Township, PA is located in western Pennsylvania (40.70996 N, 80.10605 W) and is a suburb of Pittsburgh. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 59.1 km² (22.8 mi²). 59.0 km² (22.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.04% is water. Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 23,625 people, 8,352 households, and 6,556 families residing in the township. The population density was 400.2/km² (1,036.5/mi²). There were 8,724 housing units at an average density of 147.8/km² (382.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.80% White, 0.88% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,352 households out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the township the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $66,588, and the median income for a family was $74,113. Males had a median income of $52,675 versus $33,155 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,349. 2.9% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Additional demographic information, compiled for city-data.com, can be found here.

History

Cranberry Township, Butler County, was founded in 1804. It is not to be confused with Cranberry Township, Venango County, formerly Fairfield Township (founded 1806), which is located only 60 miles away. Butler County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Cranberry Township is a township located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. ...

The most populated section of the township was originally known as Criders Corners. "Criders Corners" referred to the junction of the old Perry Highway (now Dutilh Road) and the Old Mars-Criders Road (now bypassed in favor of Pennsylvania Route 228). The crossroads was named for Jacob Crider (1823-1902), a trustee of Dutilh Methodist Church, who purchased 50 acres of land there in 1871. The township's current name is derived from the cranberry bogs which could be found in the area in days past. The township also includes part of the considerably smaller former town of Ogle, and other small areas formerly known as Fernway and Fox Run.

One reason for the township's tremendous growth is its location. Serving as the intersection of Interstate 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike) and 79 and Routes 19 and 228, the community is accessible from virtually anywhere. In addition, the completion of Interstate 279 in 1989 cut travel time to Pittsburgh under half an hour.

The first church in Cranberry Township, was Plains Presbyterian Church, which was founded in 1806.

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Transportation

Interstate 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike via Interstate 76 run through Cranberry Township. US Route 19 (i.e. Perry Highway) and PA Route 228 are also important main roads in the municipality. These four roads are connected by a newly-completed interchange: the $44.3 million, joint PennDOT/Pennsylvania Turnpike venture, named the "Cranberry Connector Project," was local nuisance for several years, but after opening in early 2004 has effectively provided direct, non-stop connection between the heavily-traveled roads. Additionally, the northern terminus of Interstate 279, an important artery that serves as the parkway north to Pittsburgh, is located a few miles south of the community. Cranberry Township is also the location of the northernmost bus service lines of the Port Authority of Allegheny County; however, some of these bus lines may be cut in upcoming Port Authority service reductions. Interstate 79 (abbreviated I-79) is an interstate highway in the eastern United States. ... This Pennsylvania state route article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject Pennsylvania State Highways. ... Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km) from an interchange with Interstate 71 west of Akron, Ohio east to Interstate 295 near Camden, New Jersey. ... Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... U.S. Highway 19 is a north-south United States highway. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of Pennsylvania numbered highways. ... The Pennsylvania Department of Transporation (or PennDOT) oversees transportation issues in the state of Pennsylvania. ... This Pennsylvania state route article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject Pennsylvania State Highways. ... This Interstate Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Interstate Highways. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough) March 18, 1816 (city) Government - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ... Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... A typical bus stop sign in Allegheny County. ... A typical bus stop sign in Allegheny County. ...

Business

Cranberry Township is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States in both population and business.^[1] While many residential communities are being built, even more so are retail stores. With a few exceptions such as a standard retail mall, a K-Mart (which closed while the company was in bankruptcy protection), and few specific restaurants, Cranberry Township has virtually every single store or restaurant imaginable for the Pittsburgh area. Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Swindon, England, a shopping mall built within a disused railway engine works. ... new Kmart logo Kmart Corporation was a US based corporation until it merged with Sears Holdings in November 2004. ... Notice of closure stuck on the door of a computer store the day after its parent company, Granville Technology Group Ltd, declared bankruptcy (strictly, put into administration - see text) in the UK. Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organizations to pay their... Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough) March 18, 1816 (city) Government - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ...

In addition, Cranberry is also home to the Thorn Hill Industrial Park, where many businesses are headquartered; among them is the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, whose NewsWorks warehouse prints that paper as well as the USA Today for the entire Pittsburgh area. Also, Thorn Hill Industrial Park is the site of the headquarters of the American Eagle Outfitters clothing brand company. In 2005 Wellington Energy, a sub-division of Wellington Power Corporationlocated in Lawrenceville, opened in Cranberry and is continuing to grow as a leader in Electric & Gas Meter AMR Deployment and Project Management. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1992 as an offshoot of the Greensburg Tribune-Review following a press strike at the two previously dominant Pittsburgh dailies. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough) March 18, 1816 (city) Government - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ... American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing retailer that dates back to 1904, but took its current form in 1977 and was reorganized in Pittsburghs north suburbs. ...

In many years past, Cranberry Township had no post office of its own, so residents and businesses located there shared ZIP codes with many surrounding cities and towns. Subsequently, their mailing addresses were quite confusing, with many people proclaiming the need for their own ZIP code. Cranberry Township finally secured its own post office in 1994 after demand on the other post offices serving the region became exceedingly heavy. Cranberry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ...

On 20 March 2007 Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it would be building a 140 million dollar research facility in Cranberry Township, employing over 3000 people.^[2] March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Westinghouse Electric Company is a nuclear reactor technology company. ...

Education

Children residing in the township chiefly attend schools of the Seneca Valley School District: There are four elementary schools in the district including: Connoquenessing Valley Elementary (K-4) located in Zelienople, PA, Haine Elementary (K-6) and Rowan Elementary (K-4), both located in Cranberry Township, and Evans City Elementary (K-6) in Evans City, PA; There are also three separate school on the Seneca Valley high school campus: Seneca Valley Middle School (7-8), Seneca Valley Intermediate High School (9-10), and Seneca Valley Senior High School (11-12), in Harmony, PA, United States. Attendance at one of the four elementary schools is based upon geographic location. Upon graduating high school, the large majority of the teenagers from the affluent town attend college. The largest percentage of them attend nearby Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania^{[citation needed]}. While Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University of Pennsylvania are also popular schools for recent high school graduates living in Cranberry Township. The Seneca Valley School District is the public school district serving nine municipalities in southwestern Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Zelienople is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh. ... Look up Pa, PA, pa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Evans City is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Look up Pa, PA, pa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Harmony is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Look up Pa, PA, pa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (also known as The Rock or SRU) is a public, masters-level university that offers some doctoral programs in cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsylvania. ... The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related land-grant university in Pennsylvania, with over 80,000 students at 24 campuses throughout the state. ... The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university located in the borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, sixty miles northeast of Pittsburgh. ...

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Boroughs	Bruin \| Callery \| Cherry Valley \| Chicora \| Connoquenessing \| East Butler \| Eau Claire \| Evans City \| Fairview \| Harmony \| Harrisville \| Karns City \| Mars \| Petrolia \| Portersville \| Prospect \| Saxonburg \| Seven Fields \| Slippery Rock \| Valencia \| West Liberty \| West Sunbury \| Zelienople Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Bruin is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Callery is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Cherry Valley is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Chicora is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Connoquenessing is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... East Butler is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Eau Claire is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Evans City is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairview is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Harmony is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Harrisville is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Karns City is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Mars is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,746. ... Petrolia is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Portersville is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Prospect is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,234. ... Saxonburg is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Seven Fields is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Slippery Rock is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Valencia is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... West Liberty is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... West Sunbury is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Zelienople is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh. ...
Townships	Adams \| Allegheny \| Brady \| Buffalo \| Butler \| Center \| Cherry \| Clay \| Clearfield \| Clinton \| Concord \| Connoquenessing \| Cranberry \| Donegal \| Fairview \| Forward \| Franklin \| Jackson \| Jefferson \| Lancaster \| Marion \| Mercer \| Middlesex \| Muddy Creek \| Oakland \| Parker \| Penn \| Slippery Rock \| Summit \| Venango \| Washington \| Winfield \| Worth A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Adams Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Allegheny Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Brady Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Buffalo Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Butler Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Center Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Cherry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clay Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clearfield Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clinton Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Concord Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Connoquenessing Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Donegal Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairview Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Forward Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklin Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Lancaster Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Marion Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Mercer Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Middlesex Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Muddy Creek Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Oakland Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Parker Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Penn Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Slippery Rock Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Summit Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Venango Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Washington Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Winfield Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Worth Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	Fernway \| Fox Run \| Homeacre-Lyndora \| Meadowood \| Meridian \| Nixon \| Oak Hills \| Shanor-Northvue It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Fernway is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fox Run is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Homeacre-Lyndora is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Meadowood is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Meridian is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Nixon is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Oak Hills is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Shanor-Northvue is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ...

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