Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania
Plumstead Township | |
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| Plumstead Township | |
 House in the Dyerstown Historic District | |
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EDT) | |
| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-017-61616 |
| Website | www |
Plumstead Township is a
History
The township was settled in the early 18th Century by Quakers pursuing religious freedom. By 1725, a formal petition was presented to Bucks County to recognize the area as Plumstead Township. The Doan Outlaws notoriously were raised in Plumstead and participated in criminal activity throughout the American Revolutionary War.[3]
The
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.2 square miles (70.5 km2), of which 27.2 square miles (70.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.18%) is water. It is drained by the Delaware River, which separates it from New Jersey. Past and present villages include Carversville (also in Solebury Township), Cross Keys (also in Doylestown Township), Curley Hill, Danboro, Dyerstown, Fountainville, Gardenville, Griers Corner (also in Bedminster and Hilltown Townships), Groveland, Hinkletown, Kendigtown, Keplers Corner, Landisville, Lower Black Eddy, Lumberville, Melchers Corner, Plumsteadville, Point Pleasant (also in Tinicum Township), Smiths Corner, Smithtown, and Wismer.[5]
Ralph Stover State Park is located in Plumstead Township and Tinicum Township.
Natural features include Cabin Run, Curley Hill, Geddes Run, Hickory Run, Irish Run, Moss Giel Rock, Slobbery Run, and Tohickon Creek.[5]
Neighboring municipalities
- Solebury Township (east)
- Buckingham Township (southeast)
- Doylestown Township (south)
- New Britain Township (southwest)
- Hilltown Township (southwest)
- Bedminster Township (northwest)
- Tinicum Township (north)
- Kingwood Township, New Jersey (northeast)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,080 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,168 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,353 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,354 | 42.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,682 | 39.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,153 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,289 | 22.0% | |
| 2000 | 11,409 | 81.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,442 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 14,021 | 12.7% | |
| [6][2] | |||
As of the 2010 census, the township was 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 1.4% were two or more races. 4.7% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.[7]
As of the
There were 3,938 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $70,332, and the median income for a family was $80,946. Males had a median income of $56,263 versus $33,633 for females. The
Climate
According to the
| Climate data for Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (1981 – 2010 averages) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
41.5 (5.3) |
49.9 (9.9) |
62.0 (16.7) |
71.9 (22.2) |
80.6 (27.0) |
84.8 (29.3) |
83.0 (28.3) |
76.1 (24.5) |
64.8 (18.2) |
53.8 (12.1) |
42.4 (5.8) |
62.5 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.4 (−1.4) |
32.2 (0.1) |
39.8 (4.3) |
50.7 (10.4) |
60.4 (15.8) |
69.6 (20.9) |
74.1 (23.4) |
72.5 (22.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
53.6 (12.0) |
43.9 (6.6) |
33.9 (1.1) |
52.2 (11.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.7 (−6.3) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
39.4 (4.1) |
49.0 (9.4) |
58.6 (14.8) |
63.4 (17.4) |
62.0 (16.7) |
54.2 (12.3) |
42.4 (5.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
41.9 (5.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.38 (86) |
2.74 (70) |
3.84 (98) |
4.05 (103) |
4.33 (110) |
4.37 (111) |
5.03 (128) |
4.04 (103) |
4.50 (114) |
4.26 (108) |
3.72 (94) |
4.01 (102) |
48.27 (1,226) |
| Average relative humidity (%)
|
67.9 | 64.3 | 59.9 | 58.8 | 63.4 | 68.8 | 68.3 | 71.1 | 72.7 | 70.9 | 69.9 | 69.6 | 67.1 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 20.1 (−6.6) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
36.8 (2.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
63.0 (17.2) |
62.6 (17.0) |
56.1 (13.4) |
44.4 (6.9) |
34.7 (1.5) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
41.6 (5.3) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group[10] | |||||||||||||
Transportation
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As of 2018 there were 111.72 miles (179.80 km) of public roads in Plumstead Township, of which 41.24 miles (66.37 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 70.48 miles (113.43 km) were maintained by the township.[11]
Pennsylvania Route 611 is the most prominent highway serving Plumstead Township. PA 611 follows a generally south–north alignment through the southwestern portion of the township, entering from the south via the Doylestown Bypass and exiting northward via Easton Road. Other state highways serving the township include Pennsylvania Route 32, Pennsylvania Route 313 and Pennsylvania Route 413. PA 32 follows River Road along a northwest–southeast alignment parallel to the Delaware River in the northeastern section of the township. PA 313 utilizes Swamp Road along a southeast-to-northwest alignment along the southwestern edge of the township. Finally, PA 413 follows Durham Road along a southeast-to-northwest alignment through the middle of the township.
Ecology
According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania would have an Appalachian Oak (104) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest (25) vegetation form.[14]
Culture
Starting in the first weekend in June, the Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market hosts local vendors with fresh produce, baked treats, and handmade goods. The market closes for the winter in the last weekend of October.[15]
Notable People
References
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ a b "Census 2020".
- ^ "Plumstead Township - General Information - History". www.plumstead.org. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b MacReynolds, George, Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P1.
- ^ "DVRPC > Site Search". Archived from the original on April 9, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2010: Philadelphia gains, Pittsburgh shrinks in population". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 14, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map". United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on July 4, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U". www.prism.oregonstate.edu. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Plumstead Township map" (PDF). PennDOT. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ SEPTA Official Transit & Street Map Suburban (PDF) (Map). SEPTA. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "The DART System". Bucks County Transport. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)". Data Basin. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Plumsteadville Grange". National Grange Member Pages. 2021.
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