North Branch township, Pennsylvania
North Branch township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
North Branch township is a geographic entity located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 238. The land area covers 22.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 238 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs | ±12.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 95 | ±26 | 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 | 127 | ±32 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 95 | ±26 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $240,000 | ±$43,398 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,458 | ±$26,892 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,176 | ±$11,942 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | ±13.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 33 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 63 | ±21 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.9% | ±8.3% |
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 NORTH BRANCH
GUS Population: 231 (2024)
ID: 194028
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
129 SR 187, MEHOOPANY PA 18629
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GUS Population: 25,771 (2024)
ID: 173744
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, TUNKHANNOCK PA 18657-1228
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Lehman, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Harvey's Lake, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Tunkhannock, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Tunkhannock, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Tunkhannock, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07 | Tunkhannock, 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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Misericordia University
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College | 15.9 mi away | 301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612-1098 |
5706746400
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SULLIVAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 206 CENTER STREET, DUSHORE, PA, 18614 |
(570) 928-9352
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
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College | 16.5 mi away | 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA, 18627-0217 |
5706752171
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WYALUSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 115 CHURCH STREET, WYALUSING, PA, 18853 |
(570) 746-1711
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Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA, 18844 |
5702789229
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TUNKHANNOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 220 W. TIOGA ST., TUNKHANNOCK, PA, 18657 |
(570) 836-1677
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Keystone College
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College | 21.8 mi away | One College Green, La Plume, PA, 18440-0200 |
5709458000
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BACK MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 96 HUNTSVILLE RD, DALLAS, PA, 18612 |
(570) 675-1182
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Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA, 18704-2936 |
5702888400
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MONROETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 149 DALPIAZ DR, MONROETON, PA, 18832 |
(570) 265-2871
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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 DUSHORE, PA US, located 11.0 miles from North Branch township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 14.7° | 23.5° | 3.08" | 10.6" |
| February | 35.4° | 15.5° | 25.4° | 2.25" | 10.6" |
| March | 43.4° | 21.8° | 32.6° | 3.13" | 6.9" |
| April | 56.4° | 32.2° | 44.3° | 3.95" | 2.0" |
| May | 67.5° | 42.6° | 55.1° | 4.10" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.5° | 52.3° | 63.9° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 56.2° | 67.9° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.8° | 54.6° | 66.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.1° | 47.2° | 59.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 36.7° | 48.2° | 3.81" | 0.7" |
| November | 47.4° | 29.1° | 38.3° | 2.91" | 2.5" |
| December | 37.6° | 20.9° | 29.2° | 3.08" | 8.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehoopany CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Noxen CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Laceyville borough | Borough | 9.9 mi | — |
| Mildred CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Meshoppen borough | Borough | 10.6 mi | — |
| Dushore borough | Borough | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4213154824. • 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.