Girard township, Pennsylvania
Girard township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Girard township is a geographic entity located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,780. The land area covers 31.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,780 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs | ±8.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,220 | ±134 | 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 | 2,474 | ±166 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,220 | ±134 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 254 | ±138 |
| Median Home Value | $204,600 | ±$34,036 |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | ±$239 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,461 | ±$16,077 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,807 | ±$5,721 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 262 | ±175 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,464 | ±391 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±4.7% |
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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GUS Population: 4,800 (2024)
ID: 174443
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Township | Official Local Government |
10140 RIDGE RD, GIRARD PA 16417-9415
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GUS Population: 267,750 (2024)
ID: 173722
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
318 REED ST, ERIE PA 16507
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Girard | 09-12 | Girard, PA | |
| Regular School Girard | 05-08 | Girard, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fairview, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Cambridge Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cambridge Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Conneaut, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Conneaut, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Conneautville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Erie, 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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Erie Institute of Technology Inc
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College | 13.0 mi away | 940 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA, 16565 |
8148689900201
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RICE AVENUE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 705 RICE AVENUE, GIRARD, PA, 16417 |
(814) 774-4982
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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College | 13.1 mi away | 1858 W Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA, 16509-1025 |
8148666641
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ALBION AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 111 EAST PEARL STREET, ALBION, PA, 16401 |
(814) 756-5400
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Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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College | 13.7 mi away | 5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA, 16509-2482 |
8148646666
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LINCOLN COMMUNITY CENTER
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 1255 MANCHESTER ROAD, ERIE, PA, 16505 |
(814) 451-7085
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Gannon University
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College | 15.8 mi away | 109 W Sixth St, Erie, PA, 16541-0001 |
8148717000
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EDINBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 413 WEST PLUM ST. UNIT B, EDINBORO, PA, 16412 |
(814) 451-7081
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Mercyhurst University
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College | 16.3 mi away | 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA, 16546 |
8148242000
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CONNEAUT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 304 BUFFALO STREET, CONNEAUT, OH, 44030 |
(440) 795-5026
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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 ERIE INTL AP, PA US, located 9.9 miles from Girard township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 21.3° | 28.2° | 3.41" | 31.8" |
| February | 36.5° | 21.4° | 28.9° | 2.52" | 19.4" |
| March | 44.3° | 27.9° | 36.1° | 3.08" | 14.5" |
| April | 56.8° | 38.0° | 47.4° | 3.47" | 2.6" |
| May | 68.3° | 49.3° | 58.8° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 59.4° | 68.2° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 64.2° | 72.7° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 63.2° | 71.5° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.7° | 56.7° | 65.2° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 46.3° | 54.3° | 4.38" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.5° | 36.7° | 43.6° | 3.75" | 9.6" |
| December | 40.2° | 28.0° | 34.1° | 4.17" | 26.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girard borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Platea borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Lake City borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Fairview CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Avonia CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Cranesville borough | Borough | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204929240. • 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.