West Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania
township of Pennsylvania
West Lampeter Township is a township that is located in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,365 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The Johannes Harnish Farmstead, Christian and Emma Herr Farm, Hans Herr House, Lime Valley Covered Bridge, Neff's Mill Covered Bridge, Park Site, Rock Ford Plantation, and Weber-Weaver Farm are all located in this township and are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.4 square miles (42.6 km2), all land.
The Conestoga River forms part of the northern boundary of the township, and Pequea Creek forms the southern boundary. The township is bordered to the north by the city of Lancaster and contains the unincorporated communities of Lyndon, Mylin Corners, Lampeter, Lime Valley, and part of Willow Street.
Demographics
At the time of the 2000 census, there were 13,145 people, 5,284 households, and 3,762 families living in the township.
The population density was 800.0 inhabitants per square mile (308.9/km2). There were 5,467 housing units at an average density of 332.7 units per square mile (128.5 units/km2).
The racial makeup of the township was 97.35% White, 0.79% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races.
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