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Encyclopedia > Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Falls Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 34,865 at the 2000 census. Portions of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania and Levittown, Pennsylvania, are located in the township. Bucks County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... Fairless Hills is a census-designated place located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. ... Aerial view of Levittown, Pennsylvania circa 1959 Levittown, Pennsylvania is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburban community located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.8 km² (26.6 mi²). 57.7 km² (22.3 mi²) of it is land and 11.1 km² (4.3 mi²) of it (16.11%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 34,865 people, 13,170 households, and 9,403 families residing in the township. The population density was 604.2/km² (1,565.0/mi²). There were 13,528 housing units at an average density of 234.4/km² (607.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 90.22% White, 4.89% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population. Like most of Bucks County, Falls Township has a fast growing minority population. A significant example is many African Americans from New Jersey, mainly Trenton, move to the township for a cheaper, safer, and cleaner enviroment. 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. ... 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. ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... Trenton is the name of several places in Canada and the United States. ...


There were 13,170 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.15. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the township the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $50,129, and the median income for a family was $57,033. Males had a median income of $41,200 versus $30,117 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,376. About 3.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...


External Links

  • Falls Township Home Page


Municipalities and Communities of Bucks County, Pennsylvania
(County Seat: Doylestown)
Boroughs Bristol | Chalfont | Doylestown | Dublin | Hulmeville | Ivyland | Langhorne | Langhorne Manor | Morrisville | New Britain | New Hope | Newtown | Penndel | Perkasie | Quakertown | Richlandtown | Riegelsville | Sellersville | Silverdale | Telford | Trumbauersville | Tullytown | Yardley
Townships Bedminster Twp. | Bensalem Twp. | Bridgeton Twp. | Bristol Twp. | Buckingham Twp. | Doylestown Twp. | Durham Twp. | East Rockhill Twp. | Falls Twp. | Haycock Twp. | Hilltown Twp. | Lower Makefield Twp. | Lower Southampton Twp. | Middletown Twp. | Milford Twp. | New Britain Twp. | Newtown Twp. | Nockamixon Twp. | Northampton Twp. | Plumstead Twp. | Richland Twp. | Solebury Twp. | Springfield Twp. | Tinicum Twp. | Upper Makefield Twp. | Upper Southampton Twp. | Warminster Twp. | Warrington Twp. | Warwick Twp. | West Rockhill Twp. | Wrightstown Twp.
Communities and CDPs Brittany Farms-Highlands | Churchville | Cornwells Heights-Eddington | Croydon | Fairless Hills | Feasterville-Trevose | Levittown | Newtown Grant | Richboro | Southampton | Village Shires | Waminster Heights | Woodbourne | Woodside

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ATSDR - PHA - Falls Township Groundwater Contamination (a/k/a Corco Chemical), Falls Township, Bucks County, ... (2930 words)
Portions of the groundwater in an area of the township have been sampled and found to be adversely affected by releases of chemicals; potential sources of contaminants may include both industrial and non-industrial activities.
Falls Township personnel report that public water is distributed throughout the area by the township, which purchases the water from the Lower Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority.
The Bucks County population is about 540,000 of which about 7% are younger than 5 years and about 11% are older than 65.
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