Raccoon township, Pennsylvania
Raccoon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Raccoon township is a geographic entity located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,737. The land area covers 18.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,737 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,117 | ±68 | 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 | 1,189 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,117 | ±68 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $218,800 | ±$24,970 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,133 | ±$337 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,792 | ±$24,457 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,202 | ±$6,750 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 155 | ±77 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,341 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.5% | ±0.6% |
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 RACCOON
GUS Population: 2,727 (2024)
ID: 133666
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
342 HOLT RD, ALIQUIPPA PA 15001-9123
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GUS Population: 165,540 (2024)
ID: 173715
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
810 3RD ST, 1, BEAVER PA 15009-2100
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Chester, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ambridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Freedom, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Baden, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Beaver, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beaver, 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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Community College of Beaver County
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College | 5.4 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2588 |
7244802222
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BEAVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - ADMIN UNIT
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 109 PLEASANT DRIVE, SUITE 101, ALIQUIPPA, PA, 15001 |
(724) 378-6227
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
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College | 6.9 mi away | 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2764 |
7247733800
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF MIDLAND
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 61 NINTH ST, MIDLAND, PA, 15059 |
(724) 643-8980
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Trinity Anglican Seminary
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College | 7.7 mi away | 311 Eleventh St, Ambridge, PA, 15003-2397 |
7242663838
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B F JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 663 FRANKLIN AVE, ALIQUIPPA, PA, 15001 |
(724) 375-2900
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Robert Morris University
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College | 10.3 mi away | 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA, 15108-1189 |
4123973000
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BEAVER AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 100 COLLEGE AVE, BEAVER, PA, 15009 |
(724) 775-1132
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
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College | 10.5 mi away | 400 E 4th St, East Liverpool, OH, 43920 |
3303853805
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LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 99 ELEVENTH ST, AMBRIDGE, PA, 15003 |
(724) 266-3857
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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 MONTGOMERY L&D, PA US, located 3.4 miles from Raccoon 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° | 20.7° | 28.0° | 2.90" | — |
| February | 38.4° | 21.8° | 30.1° | 2.46" | — |
| March | 48.1° | 28.5° | 38.3° | 3.12" | — |
| April | 61.3° | 38.1° | 49.7° | 3.58" | — |
| May | 70.7° | 48.5° | 59.6° | 3.75" | — |
| June | 78.2° | 57.3° | 67.7° | 4.29" | — |
| July | 81.8° | 61.8° | 71.8° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 80.7° | 60.5° | 70.6° | 3.41" | — |
| September | 74.8° | 54.2° | 64.5° | 4.14" | — |
| October | 63.0° | 43.7° | 53.3° | 2.94" | — |
| November | 50.2° | 33.3° | 41.8° | 2.78" | — |
| December | 39.9° | 26.2° | 33.0° | 2.92" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippingport borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
| Industry borough | Borough | 4.4 mi | — |
| Midland borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
| Hookstown borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Aliquippa city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Georgetown borough | Borough | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200763224. • 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.