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As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 1,917 people, 768 households, and 565 families residing in the township. The population density was 54.2 inhabitants per square mile (20.9/km 2 ). There were 870 housing units at an average density of 24.6/sq mi (9.5/km 2 ).
The borough of New Bethlehem touches the southeastern corner of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, Porter Township has a total area of 44.5 square miles (115.2 km 2), of which 43.9 square miles (113.7 km 2) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km 2), or 1.34%, is water. [3]
At the time of the 2000 census, there were 2,032 people, 851 households, and 622 families living in the township. The population density was 112.3 inhabitants per square mile (43.4/km 2 ). There were 921 housing units at an average density of 50.9 per square mile (19.7/km 2 ).
Porter Township nearly surrounds the borough of Jersey Shore. The Nippenose Township border is formed by the West Branch Susquehanna River, and the Clinton County border is formed by Pine Creek, a tributary of the West Branch. U.S. Route 220 crosses the center of the township, along the northern boundary with Jersey Shore; it leads east 15 ...
The St. Joseph River forms part of the township border, cutting off what would have been the southeast corner of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.6 square miles (141.5 km 2), of which 51.5 square miles (133.4 km 2) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.1 km 2), or 5.73%, is water. [8]
The per capita income for the township was $23,104. About 3.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. A 1906 cadastral map of Porter Township, showing property lines and names of rural landowners
Porter Township is one of twelve ... As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367. [4] Historical population; ... Division at County Line Road (Lake/Porter) pg 34 ...
In the township the population was spread out, with 15.6% under the age of 18, 54.7% from 18 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.2 years. The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $35,667 versus $27,143 for ...