22-1026: Kennedy Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania , United States, located 10 miles west of Pittsburgh and 12 miles east of Pittsburgh International Airport . The population was 8,701 at the 2020 United States Census. Kennedy Township is situated in the Montour School District . David E. Williams Middle School is located within the township. Before 2017, elementary students from Kennedy typically attended either Forest Grove Elementary or Burkett Elementary in Robinson Township . As of 2017, all Montour elementary students attend Montour Elementary School, located next to Montour High School in Robinson. St. Malachy Catholic School, Heritage Valley School of Nursing, Rosedale Technical College, Sto-Rox Elementary schools and
44-491: A 60-acre wooded nature park owned and maintained by the Hollow Oak Land Trust. The perennial stream that runs the length of the park is an unnamed tributary of Moon Run. Informal trails meander through the scenic valley. Fairhaven Park, located on Fairhaven Road, is a large park containing several baseball fields, 2 basketball courts, tennis courts, a deck hockey court, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, playgrounds,
66-510: A handful of picnic pavilions, and a fitness trail. Kennedy Township is located at 40°28′45″N 80°6′23″W / 40.47917°N 80.10639°W / 40.47917; -80.10639 (40.479292, -80.106395). According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km), of which 5.4 square miles (14 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km), or 0.91%,
88-688: A progression of municipal structures based on population growth, it is not uncommon to have a township and borough of the same or similar name, generally adjacent within the same county. The 'town-like' borough might be partially or wholly surrounded by the remaining township from which it had split off. The government of Cold Spring Township ceased to function in 1961, when there were no candidates for office. Pennsylvania townships typically vary in size from 6 to 40 square miles (16–104 km ). There are two classifications of townships, first class and second class. The commonwealth initially incorporates all townships as second class townships. To become
110-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
132-1201: A tax collector and, in many townships, a panel of three auditors who annually audit all township accounts. The supervisors or commissioners of the township appoint a secretary and a treasurer, and may also appoint a township manager to coordinate township employees and operations. County governments may provide some or all municipal services to residents of townships, regardless of class and size, including trash collection or sewage processing. Some counties, though, leave individual municipalities to provide their own services; in some instances small groups of boroughs or townships may pool their resources to provide water, police, or other functions. The main areas of local services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, water supply, sewage collection and treatment, parking and traffic control, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, garbage collection, health services, libraries, licensing of businesses and code enforcement. All municipalities in Pennsylvania, however, rely on county and state organized courts for probate, criminal, and civil court services. Under
154-508: A township of the first class and operate under the powers of the First Class Township Code, a township must have a population density of 300 inhabitants per square mile (120/km ) and voters therein must approve the change of classification in a referendum. The classes of townships differ primarily in the form of their administration. Townships of the second class are governed by a board of supervisors, elected at large by
176-591: Is water. Kennedy Township is bordered by McKees Rocks to the east, the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Windgap and Fairywood to the southeast, Robinson Township to the south and west, and Stowe Township to the northeast. Also, a portion of the Ohio River 's back channel runs through the border of Kennedy Township and Neville Township , a/k/a Neville Island. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,504 people, 2,917 households, and 2,190 families residing in
198-534: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
220-570: The Pennsylvania constitution, each governmental entity has the right to choose its own form of self-government, and a limited ability to delegate powers and oversight to such entities as authorities, commissions and school boards. Any township, regardless of its class, may adopt a home rule charter, at which point it is no longer governed by the Pennsylvania Township Codes. While a home rule charter can incorporate unusual features, standard municipal functions are generally part of
242-661: The commonwealth. As with other incorporated municipalities in Pennsylvania, townships exist within counties and are subordinate to or dependent upon the county level of government. Townships in Pennsylvania were created in the 17th century during the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania prior to the American Revolution . Much of the province was then occupied by Native Americans , but the colonial administration in Philadelphia brought new counties and new settlements regularly. The first communities defined by
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#1732798673868264-432: The electorate of the whole township for overlapping six-year terms. The number of supervisors can be increased to five by referendum. Townships of the first class, by contrast, have a board of commissioners. Between five and fifteen commissioners sit on this panel; they can be elected either at large or by wards within the township; and they serve for overlapping terms of four years in office. Other elected officials include
286-435: The mix regardless of how offices and powers are allocated within the jurisdiction. "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government, 2010" Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as
308-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,917 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
330-439: The provincial state government tended to be rural, geographically large, and sparsely populated townships. Townships or portions of them tended to become boroughs after population growth or an increase in population density and, eventually, might to reincorporate at the level of city. Initially, each municipal organization begins as a second-class township. When a sufficient population density, currently 300 people per square mile,
352-534: The public charter Propel Montour Elementary School are also located in Kennedy Township. Kennedy is home to several churches: Archangel Gabriel Parish (previously known as St. Malachy Catholic Church until it merged with Holy Trinity in Robinson Township and Saint John of God from McKees Rocks in 2020), Kenmawr United Presbyterian, and Kennedy First Alliance. The Kenmawr Conservation Area is
374-646: The title character in "Batman". Township (Pennsylvania) A township , under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , is the lowest level of municipal incorporation of government. All of Pennsylvania's communities outside of incorporated cities , boroughs , and one town have been incorporated into individual townships that serve as the legal entities providing local self-government functions. In general, townships in Pennsylvania encompass larger land areas than other municipalities , and tend to be located in suburban , exurban , or rural parts of
396-411: The township was $ 48,057, and the median income for a family was $ 56,339. Males had a median income of $ 41,062 versus $ 28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,148. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. Gary Vituccio, who served as township manager from 2005 to 2009,
418-410: The township. The population density was 1,378.3 inhabitants per square mile (532.2/km). There were 2,980 housing units at an average density of 547.3 units per square mile (211.3 units/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White , 0.51% African American , 0.01% Native American , 0.48% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.04% from other races , and 0.29% from two or more races. 0.29% of
440-410: Was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93. In the township the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for a household in
462-514: Was attained, the township had the option of holding a referendum and, if it passed, became a first-class township. The municipality could proceed to the level of borough or city in a similar fashion. Historically, this progression has often included border adjustments or mergers with other boroughs or townships. Many communities remain townships in spite of growth that brings the characteristics of more-urbanized areas that might be associated with "towns." Because Pennsylvania's constitution provides for
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#1732798673868484-684: Was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals during their inaugural season of 1968–69. Nick Haden was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the seventh round (192nd overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft and played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1986. Michael Keaton , actor, was born in Kennedy. He is best known for many 1980s comedy movies such as " Beetlejuice " and " Johnny Dangerously ". He is best known for playing
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