Demographics

As of the census¹ of 2010, there were 53,515 people and 24,271 households.

Population Density

The population density was 1,814.1 people per square mile (704/km²). There were 24,271 housing units at an average density of 822.7/sq mi (319.0/km²).

Racial Makeup

The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White, 1.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

Average Household Size

In 2008-2010 there were 22,000 households in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The average household size was 2.4 people.

Families

Families made up 63% of the households in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. This figure includes both married-couple families (49%) and other families (13%). Of other families, 6% are female householder families with no husband present and own children under 18 years. Nonfamily households made up 38% of all households in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.

In Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, 29% of all households have one or more people under the age of 18; 28% of all households have one or more people 65 years and over.

Persons 15 and Older

Among persons 15 and older, 54% of males and 50% of females are currently married.

Native Residents

Ninety-six percent of the people living in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania in 2008 to 2010 were native residents of the United States. Seventy-eight % of these residents were living in the state in which they were born.

Foreign Born Residents

Four percent of the people living in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania in 2008 to 2010 were foreign born. Of the foreign born population, 61% were naturalized U.S. citizens, and 63% entered the country before the year 2000. Additionally, 37% of the foreign born entered the country in 2000 or later. Foreign born residents of Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania come from different parts of the world.

General Statistics

In 2008-2010, Millcreek township, Erie County, Pennsylvania had a total population of 53,000 - 27,000 (51%) females and 26,000 (49%) males. The median age was 42.8 years. Twenty-two % of the population was under 18 years and 17% was 65 years and older.

Median Income

The median income of households in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania was $54,300. Eleven percent of households had income below $15,000 a year and 7% had income over $150,000 or more. Seventy-nine percent of the households received earnings and 20% received retirement income other than Social Security. Thirty-two percent of the households received Social Security. The average income from Social Security was $17,359. These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source.

References

1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31 and 2012-03-19.