24-550: West Norriton Township is a township that is located in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of the Norristown Area School District . The population of the township was 15,663 at the time of the 2010 census. On March 9, 1909, Norriton Township was divided into East Norriton and West Norriton townships. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has
48-468: A household in the township was $ 55,086, and the median income for a family was $ 65,701. Males had a median income of $ 44,211 compared with that of $ 37,192 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 28,497. Approximately 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were living below the poverty line , including 2.0% of those who were under the age of eighteen and 6.4% of those ao were aged sixty-five or older. Norristown Area School District
72-688: 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
96-1201: 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
120-570: A total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km), 5.9 square miles (15 km) of which is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km), or 5.03%, of which is water. As of 2018, there were 50.88 miles (81.88 km) of public roads in West Norriton Township, of which 12.74 miles (20.50 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 38.14 miles (61.38 km) were maintained by
144-508: 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
168-704: Is the area school district. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia operates Visitation B.V.M. School in West Norriton Township. near but not in the Trooper census-designated place. Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia is another local Catholic school. Mother Teresa was formed in 2012 by the merger of St. Teresa of Avila in West Norriton and Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia. Township (Pennsylvania) A township , under
192-586: The Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and other suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the township was 81.1% White, 9.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 1.7% were two or more races. 3.1% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the census of 2000, there were 14,901 people, 6,614 households, and 3,842 families residing in
216-599: The United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ), all land. As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 86.9% Non-Hispanic White, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American and Alaskan Native, 6.8% Asian, 1.0% were Some Other Race, and 1.0% were two or more races. 3.2% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. At the 2000 census there were 6,061 people, 2,056 households, and 1,655 families living in
240-443: The CDP. The population density was 2,546.9 inhabitants per square mile (983.4/km ). There were 2,107 housing units at an average density of 885.4 per square mile (341.9/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.80% White, 1.30% African American, 0.23% Native American, 5.63% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47%. There were 2,056 households, 42.1% had children under
264-570: 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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#1732783502867288-770: The Trooper CDP are served by Eagleville Elementary School in Eagleville , Woodland Elementary School, and Arrowhead Elementary School. Skyview Upper Elementary School, Arcola Intermediate School, and Methacton High School serve all parts of the district. Skyview Upper and Arcola Intermediate are in Trooper CDP, and Methacton High is near the Eagleville CDP but not in it. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia operates Visitation B.V.M. School in West Norriton Township , near but not in
312-479: The age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.33. The age distribution was 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% 65 or older. The median age
336-661: 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
360-432: 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
384-557: 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
408-616: The mix regardless of how offices and powers are allocated within the jurisdiction. "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government, 2010" Trooper, Pennsylvania Trooper is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Providence Township , Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 5,744 at the 2010 census . Trooper is located at 40°8′56″N 75°23′50″W / 40.14889°N 75.39722°W / 40.14889; -75.39722 (40.148845, -75.397170). According to
432-453: The population. There were 6,614 households, out of which 22.2% had children who were under the age of eighteen living with them; 47.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. Out of all of the households that were documented, 33.3% were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older. The average household size
456-439: 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,
480-406: The township. U.S. Route 422 is the most prominent highway serving West Norriton, briefly passing through the southwestern corner. Pennsylvania Route 363 interchanges with US 422 and heads northeast along Trooper Road before veering northwest out of the township. SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to West Norriton Township along routes 91 , 93 , 99 , and 131 , connecting the township to
504-439: The township. The population density was 2,543.9 inhabitants per square mile (982.2/km). There were 6,890 housing units at an average density of 1,176.3 per square mile (454.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 89.49% White , 6.10% African American , 0.07% Native American , 2.73% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 0.48% from other races , and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of
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#1732783502867528-456: Was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90. Within the township, the population was spread out, with 19.0% of residents who were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every one hundred females, there were 91.9 males. For every one hundred females who were aged eighteen or older, there were 86.7 males. The median income for
552-537: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median household income was $ 69,722 and the median family income was $ 74,154. Males had a median income of $ 52,263 versus $ 34,311 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 27,268. About 3.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. The Methacton School District serves Trooper CDP. Portions of
576-514: 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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