Penn township, Pennsylvania
Penn township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Penn township is a geographic entity located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,693. The land area covers 29.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,693 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,417 | ±234 | 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 | 4,594 | ±227 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,417 | ±234 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 177 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $320,500 | ±$27,852 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,436 | ±$164 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,620 | ±$12,603 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,190 | ±$3,484 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 481 | ±211 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,718 | ±482 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±3.2% |
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: 10,771 (2024)
ID: 112216
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
97 N PENRYN RD, MANHEIM PA 17545-9326
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GUS Population: 563,293 (2024)
ID: 173728
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN
150 N QUEEN ST, STE 715, LANCASTER PA 17603-3562
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Akron, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manheim, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Elizabethtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Brownstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lancaster, 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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Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 1776 Quentin Rd Cedar Crest Sq, Lebanon, PA, 17042 |
8009204593
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MANHEIM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 15 EAST HIGH ST, MANHEIM, PA, 17545 |
(717) 665-6700
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Lancaster Bible College
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College | 9.1 mi away | 901 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA, 17601-5036 |
7175697071
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LITITZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 651 KISSEL HILL ROAD, LITITZ, PA, 17543 |
(717) 626-2255
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Franklin and Marshall College
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College | 10.2 mi away | College Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17604-3003 |
7173583911
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MANHEIM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 595 GRANITE RUN DR, LANCASTER, PA, 17601 |
(717) 560-6441
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Lancaster Theological Seminary
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College | 10.4 mi away | 555 W James St, Lancaster, PA, 17603-2897 |
7173930654
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MILANOF-SCHOCK LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 1184 ANDERSON FERRY RD., MOUNT JOY, PA, 17552 |
(717) 653-1510
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Empire Beauty School-Lancaster
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College Vocational | 10.4 mi away | 1801 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603 |
8009204593
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EPHRATA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 550 SOUTH READING RD, EPHRATA, PA, 17522 |
(717) 738-9291
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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 LANDISVILLE 2 NW, PA US, located 5.5 miles from Penn township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4° | 19.4° | 28.4° | 3.06" | 7.1" |
| February | 40.6° | 20.4° | 30.5° | 2.44" | 6.7" |
| March | 50.0° | 27.9° | 38.9° | 3.61" | 4.5" |
| April | 63.0° | 37.3° | 50.2° | 3.56" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.6° | 48.2° | 60.4° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.6° | 57.6° | 69.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 61.3° | 72.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 59.2° | 71.0° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.4° | 52.4° | 64.4° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 40.9° | 52.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.7° | 31.6° | 42.2° | 3.24" | 0.7" |
| December | 41.7° | 24.2° | 32.9° | 3.33" | 3.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn CDP | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Manheim borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lititz borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
| Brickerville CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Cornwall borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| East Petersburg borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207158840. • 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.