Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 39°52′24″N 75°59′29″W / 39.87333°N 75.99139°W / 39.87333; -75.99139
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Salisbury Township,
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Township
Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge on the Chester County border in Salisbury Township.
Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge on the Chester County border in Salisbury Township.
Map of Lancaster County highlighting Sadsbury Township
Map of Lancaster County highlighting Sadsbury Township
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster
Settled1691
Incorporated1729
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
Area
[1]
 • Total19.66 sq mi (50.92 km2)
 • Land19.56 sq mi (50.66 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total3,547 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
3,529
 • Density178.43/sq mi (68.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)610, 717
FIPS code42-071-67096
Websitewww.sadsburytownshiplancaster.org

Sadsbury Township is a township in east central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,547 at the 2020 census.[2]

History[edit]

In 1744, Sadsbury Township was split into two; the western part was organized as Bart Township and the eastern part remained Sadsbury Township.[3]

The Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[4]

Politics[edit]

Sadsbury township vote
by party in presidential elections
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2020[5] 24.45% 300 74.25% 911 1.30% 16
2016[5] 25.58% 253 70.58% 698 3.84% 38
2012[5] 29.69% 288 68.56% 665 1.75% 17
2008[5] 36.19% 350 61.74% 597 2.07% 20
2004[5] 29.39% 293 70.21% 700 0.40% 4
2000[5] 30.41% 243 64.46% 515 5.13% 41
1996[6] 29.97% 211 59.80% 421 10.23% 72
1992[7] 30.42% 209 51.82% 356 17.76% 122
1988[8] 29.35% 162 70.65% 390 0.00% 0
1984[9] 25.04% 144 74.61% 429 0.35% 2
1980[10] 27.78% 135 64.81% 315 7.41% 36
1976[11] 34.27% 147 64.57% 277 1.17% 5
1972[12] 15.32% 68 28.60% 127 56.08% 249
1968[13] 25.43% 89 62.28% 218 12.29% 43
1964[14] 50.29% 172 49.71% 170 0.00% 0
1960[15] 31.10% 107 68.90% 237 0.00% 0
1956[16] 32.99% 97 67.01% 197 0.00% 0
1952[17] 26.92% 70 73.08% 190 0.00% 0
1948[18] 31.58% 60 67.37% 128 1.05% 2
1944[19] 32.16% 73 67.84% 154 0.00% 0
1940[20] 44.89% 123 55.11% 151 0.00% 0
1936[21] 52.75% 182 46.96% 162 0.29% 1
1932[22] 39.36% 98 60.64% 151 0.00% 0
1928[23] 15.35% 35 84.65% 193 0.00% 0
1924[24] 19.71% 54 80.29% 220 0.00% 0
1920[25] 17.22% 26 75.50% 114 7.28% 11
1916[26] 37.10% 46 61.29% 76 1.61% 2
1912[27] 28.13% 45 34.38% 55 37.50% 60[28]
1908[29] 28.04% 60 69.63% 149 2.34% 5
1904[30] 27.41% 54 70.05% 138 0.25% 5

Media[edit]

WNUZ-LP 92.9 FM - Community Radio Station, Based in the Gap area of Sadsbury Township, which is located in the northeastern corner of the Township. Station Website

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.7 square miles (51.1 km2), all land. Unincorporated communities in the township include Simmonstown, Smyrna, and Coopersville.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20003,025—
20103,39512.2%
20203,5474.5%
2021 (est.)3,529[2]−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[31]

As of the census[32] of 2000, there were 3,025 people, 880 households, and 760 families living in the township. The population density was 153.4 inhabitants per square mile (59.2/km2). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 45.6 per square mile (17.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White, 0.26% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 880 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $56,034. Males had a median income of $35,779 versus $29,545 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,956. About 8.0% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Everets & Stewart, Historical Atlas of Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania Illustrated, 1875, p. XVI. Archived 2007-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  6. ^ "6 Nov 1996, 11 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 6, 1996. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "4 Nov 1992, 8 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 4, 1992. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "9 Nov 1988, 8 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 9, 1988. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "7 Nov 1984, 16 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 7, 1984. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "5 Nov 1980, 17 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 5, 1980. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  11. ^ "3 Nov 1976, 9 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 3, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  12. ^ "8 Nov 1972, 13 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 8, 1972. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "6 Nov 1968, 11 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 6, 1968. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "4 Nov 1964, 7 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 4, 1964. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "9 Nov 1960, 18 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 9, 1960. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "7 Nov 1956, 10 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 7, 1956. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  17. ^ "5 Nov 1952, 17 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 5, 1952. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  18. ^ "3 Nov 1948, 12 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 3, 1948. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  19. ^ "8 Nov 1944, 7 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 8, 1944. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  20. ^ "6 Nov 1940, 6 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 6, 1940. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  21. ^ "4 Nov 1936, 7 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 4, 1936. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  22. ^ "9 Nov 1932, 6 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 9, 1932. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  23. ^ "7 Nov 1928, 10 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 7, 1928. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  24. ^ "5 Nov 1924, 5 - Intelligencer Journal at". Newspapers.com. November 5, 1924. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  25. ^ "Smull's legislative hand book and manual of the ... 1921/22. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". Babel.hathitrust.org. December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "Smull's legislative hand book and manual of the ... 1917. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". Babel.hathitrust.org. December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  27. ^ "Smull's legislative hand book and manual of the ... 1913. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". Babel.hathitrust.org. December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  28. ^ The largest third party in 1912 for Sadsbury was the Bull Moose Party with 44 votes.
  29. ^ "Smull's legislative hand book and manual of the ... 1909. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". Babel.hathitrust.org. December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  30. ^ "Smull's legislative hand book and manual of the ... 1905. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". Babel.hathitrust.org. December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  31. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  32. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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