Delaware township, Pennsylvania
Delaware township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Delaware township is a geographic entity located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,287. The land area covers 30.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,287 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,427 | ±142 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,704 | ±213 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,427 | ±142 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 277 | ±156 |
| Median Home Value | $238,000 | ±$24,880 |
| Median Gross Rent | $593 | ±$164 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,042 | ±$17,365 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,128 | ±$4,137 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 367 | ±251 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,985 | ±215 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE
GUS Population: 4,272 (2024)
ID: 174654
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
1960 EIGHTH STREET DRIVE, PO BOX 203, WATSONTOWN PA 17777
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GUS Population: 90,027 (2024)
ID: 173735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
399 STADIUM DR, SUNBURY PA 17801-3201
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Montoursville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lairdsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | South Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Danville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Danville, PA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Danville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Danville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Montoursville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg
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College | 9.5 mi away | 7495 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5702863058
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MONTGOMERY HOUSE WARRIOR RUN AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 20 CHURCH ST, MCEWENSVILLE, PA, 17749 |
(570) 538-1381
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career
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College Vocational | 10.1 mi away | 15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA, 17847 |
5707684960
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MONTGOMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MONTGOMERY, PA, 17752 |
(570) 547-6212
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Bucknell University
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College | 11.4 mi away | One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5705772000
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MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 541 BROADWAY ST, MILTON, PA, 17847 |
(570) 742-7111
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Lycoming College
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College | 12.3 mi away | One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5192 |
5703214000
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MUNCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 108 SOUTH MAIN ST, MUNCY, PA, 17756 |
(570) 546-5014
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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College | 12.6 mi away | One College Ave, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 |
5703263761
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DR WILLIAM B KONKLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 384 BROAD ST, MONTOURSVILLE, PA, 17754 |
(570) 368-1840
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILLIAMSPORT, PA US, located 9.8 miles from Delaware township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 20.1° | 27.7° | 2.96" | 9.7" |
| February | 38.7° | 21.5° | 30.1° | 2.31" | 9.3" |
| March | 48.4° | 29.0° | 38.7° | 3.13" | 7.3" |
| April | 61.7° | 39.0° | 50.3° | 3.62" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.4° | 49.1° | 60.8° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.5° | 58.3° | 69.4° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 61.2° | 72.0° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.1° | 64.7° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 42.8° | 53.0° | 3.70" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.6° | 33.2° | 41.9° | 3.25" | 1.7" |
| December | 39.7° | 25.8° | 32.8° | 3.27" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewart CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Watsontown borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Allenwood CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| McEwensville borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Turbotville borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Montgomery borough | Borough | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209718696. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.