22-677: Lower Milford Township is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population of Lower Milford Township was 3,775 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Dillingersville Union School and Church in Lower Milford Township, built in 1885, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Lower Milford
44-688: 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
66-429: 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
88-1201: 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
110-508: 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
132-550: Is the southernmost township in Lehigh County . It includes six villages: Corning (in Upper Milford Township ), Dillingersville, Hosensack , Kraussdale, Limeport (in Upper Saucon Township ) and Zionsville . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 19.7 square miles (51.1 km), of which 0.023 square miles (0.06 km), or 0.12%, are water. It is located in
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
176-706: The Delaware River watershed. Saucon Creek begins in Lower Milford and drains part of it north into the Lehigh River . Lower Milford is also the source of three tributary creeks of Perkiomen Creek , which drains south to the Schuylkill River : Hosensack Creek (which starts near the source of the Saucon), Unami Creek , and Macoby Creek. The majority of the township is hilly and is located in
198-636: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), 21.06 miles (33.89 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 49.51 miles (79.68 km) were maintained by the township. Interstate 476 follows the Pennsylvania Turnpike 's Northeast Extension through the northern and eastern parts of Lower Milford Township on a southeast–northwest alignment. However,
220-789: The South Mountains and on Mill Hill to the south and east of the Hosensack Valley. Lower Milford Township has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) and is in hardiness zone 6b. The average monthly temperature in Dillingersville ranges from 28.5 °F (−1.9 °C) in January to 72.7 °F (22.6 °C) in July. As of 2022, there were 73.87 miles (118.88 km) of public roads in Lower Milford Township, of which 3.30 miles (5.31 km) were maintained by
242-570: 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
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#1732797571318264-423: The age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.12. In the township, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under
286-463: The age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 67,008, and the median income for a family was $ 75,409. Males had a median income of $ 42,149 versus $ 26,000 for females. The per capita income for
308-661: 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
330-432: 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
352-557: 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
374-435: 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
396-465: The nearest interchange is in neighboring Milford Township in Bucks County . No other numbered highways serve the township. Main thoroughfares include Church View Road, Kings Highway, Limeport Pike, Palm Road, Spinnerstown Road, Steinsburg Road, and Zionsville Road. As of the 2000 census, there were 3,617 people, 1,277 households, and 1,039 families residing in the township. The population density
418-439: 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,
440-787: The township was $ 27,572. About 2.1% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. In addition to Coopersburg and Upper Saucon Township , Lower Milford is served by the Southern Lehigh School District . The district's schools include Hopewell Elementary School and Liberty Bell Elementary School for grades K–3, Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School for grades 4–6, Southern Lehigh Middle School for grades 7–8, and Southern Lehigh High School in Center Valley for grades 9–12. Township (Pennsylvania) A township , under
462-467: Was 184.1 inhabitants per square mile (71.1/km). There were 1,308 housing units at an average density of 66.6 units per square mile (25.7 units/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.09% White , 0.17% African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.55% Asian , 0.11% from other races , and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population. There were 1,277 households, out of which 35.5% had children under
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#1732797571318484-514: 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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