West Manheim township, Pennsylvania
West Manheim township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Manheim township is a geographic entity located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,139. The land area covers 19.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,139 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,833 | ±227 | 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 | 4,003 | ±288 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,833 | ±227 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 170 | ±175 |
| Median Home Value | $299,700 | ±$40,560 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,609 | ±$169 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,582 | ±$16,259 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,024 | ±$4,189 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 213 | ±146 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,521 | ±416 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±1.5% |
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: 10,934 (2024)
ID: 191406
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
2412 BALTIMORE PIKE, HANOVER PA 17331-9779
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GUS Population: 471,240 (2024)
ID: 133458
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
28 E MARKET ST, BSMT, YORK PA 17401-1503
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Gettysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Littlestown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hanover, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Westminster, MD | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Westminster, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Hanover, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Hanover, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | New Oxford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Westminster, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | York, 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-Hanover
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | Clearview Shp Ctr., 1000 Carlisle St, S4, Hanover, PA, 17331 |
8009204593
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GUTHRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY - HANOVER'S PUBLIC L
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 2 LIBRARY PLACE, HANOVER, PA, 17331 |
(717) 632-5183
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McDaniel College
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College | 11.7 mi away | 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157 |
4108487000
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LITTLESTOWN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 232 N QUEEN ST, LITTLESTOWN, PA, 17340 |
(717) 359-0446
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Carroll Community College
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College | 15.1 mi away | 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157 |
4103868000
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NORTH CARROLL BRANCH
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 2255 HANOVER PIKE, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 21074 |
(410) 386-4480
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Gettysburg College
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College | 16.9 mi away | 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 |
7173376300
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NEW OXFORD AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 124 N PETER STREET, NEW OXFORD, PA, 17350 |
(717) 624-2182
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United Lutheran Seminary
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College | 17.2 mi away | 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, 17325-1795 |
71733462863007
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GLATFELTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 101 GLENVIEW RD, SPRING GROVE, PA, 17362 |
(717) 225-3220
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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 HANOVER 4 SW, PA US, located 5.2 miles from West Manheim township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 21.2° | 30.2° | 3.02" | 8.0" |
| February | 42.2° | 22.6° | 32.4° | 2.59" | 9.7" |
| March | 50.4° | 29.9° | 40.1° | 3.71" | 5.2" |
| April | 62.8° | 39.8° | 51.3° | 3.73" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.1° | 61.2° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.9° | 59.6° | 70.3° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.3° | 63.8° | 74.6° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.6° | 61.9° | 72.8° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 54.4° | 65.6° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 42.7° | 54.1° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.1° | 33.1° | 43.6° | 3.13" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.8° | 25.6° | 34.7° | 3.51" | 4.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Pennville CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Hanover borough | Borough | 5.0 mi | — |
| Midway CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| McSherrystown borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
| Jefferson borough | Borough | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4213383440. • 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.