22-466: Lower Chichester Township is a township in Delaware County , Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 3,469 at the 2010 census. It contains the census designated place of Linwood . The first mention of Chichester township is on June 27, 1683, when William Hewes was appointed constable of "Chichester liberty". On March 1, 1919, part of Lower Chichester Township was incorporated as
44-627: A household in the township was $ 38,846, and the median income for a family was $ 43,066. Males had a median income of $ 35,375 versus $ 22,955 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 16,881. About 7.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia operates Catholic churches. Holy Saviour Church in Linwood opened in January 1914. Holy Saviour Church
66-688: 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
88-429: 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
110-1201: 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
132-508: 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
154-534: 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
176-669: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia , is the area Catholic school. It formed in 2012 from a merger of Holy Savior-St. John Fisher Elementary School in Linwood and St. Joseph Catholic School in Aston. Holy Savior School opened in 1917, and changed its name after St. John Fisher Church was established in Boothwyn in 1971 as the school at that time became the parish school of St. John Fisher. As of Census 2010,
198-416: The borough of Trainer . The township is in southern Delaware County and is bordered by Upper Chichester Township to the north, the borough of Trainer to the east, the borough of Marcus Hook to the southeast, and New Castle County, Delaware , to the southwest. The southwest border is part of the 12-mile circle border between Delaware and Pennsylvania. Linwood, a census-designated place , occupies
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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#1732786748508264-630: The congregation merged with St. John Fisher Church in Upper Chichester Township , on July 1, 2013, and worship services at Holy Savior ended in 2015; the archdiocese stated that the church needed $ 600,000 in repairs. As of 2018, there were 9.47 miles (15.24 km) of public roads in Lower Chichester Township, of which 4.04 miles (6.50 km) were maintained by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 5.43 miles (8.74 km) were maintained by
286-630: The eastern half of the township and has nearly all of the township's population. According to the United States Census Bureau , Lower Chichester Township has a total area of 1.07 square miles (2.78 km), all land. Linwood is a part of Chichester School District . Children within the township usually attend Linwood Elementary School (Grades K-4), Chichester Middle School (Grades 5–8), or Chichester High School (Grades 9–12). Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Aston , of
308-432: 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
330-435: 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
352-439: 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,
374-552: The racial makeup of the township was 87.6% White , 7.9% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population [1] . As of the census of 2000, there were 3,591 people, 1,278 households, and 916 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,224.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,245.0/km). There were 1,356 housing units at an average density of 1,217.6 per square mile (470.1/km). The racial makeup of
396-655: The southwestern portion of the township. 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
418-546: The township was 96.35% White , 2.03% African American , 0.14% Native American , 0.39% Asian , 0.17% from other races , and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population. There were 1,278 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who
440-542: The township. Interstate 95 is the most prominent highway passing through Lower Chichester Township, following a southwest-to-northeast alignment through the western portion of the township. However, the nearest exit is in Upper Chichester Township. Pennsylvania Route 452 follows Market Street along a northwest-to-southeast alignment across the northeastern portion of the township, while Pennsylvania Route 491 does likewise along Naamans Creek Road in
462-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.32. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. The median income for
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#1732786748508484-514: 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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