lower oxford township, pennsylvania

Lower Oxford Township is a township located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,319.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.0 km² (18.5 mi²). 47.2 km² (18.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.83% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 4,319 people, 986 households, and 799 families residing in the township. The population density is 91.6/km² (237.2/mi²). There are 1,018 housing units at an average density of 21.6/km² (55.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 61.31% White, 34.50% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.92% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 6.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 986 households out of which 41.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% are non-families. 15.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.04 and the average family size is 3.37. In the township the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 34.1% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the township is $49,766, and the median income for a family is $51,809. Males have a median income of $39,205 versus $25,521 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,475. 10.4% of the population and 6.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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