Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania | |
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A farm in Jackson Township | |
Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1756 |
| Incorporated | 1857 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.80 sq mi (59.06 km2) |
| • Land | 22.57 sq mi (58.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,744 |
• Estimate (2023) | 9,035 |
| • Density | 352.64/sq mi (136.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-133-37488 |
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,421 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,499 | 5.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,836 | 22.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,603 | −12.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,596 | −0.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,788 | 12.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,702 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,971 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,154 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,548 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,749 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,931 | 43.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,347 | 36.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,244 | 16.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,095 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 7,494 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 8,744 | 16.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,035 | 3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Jackson Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,744 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1853 from parts of Paradise Township. Jackson Township education is served by the Spring Grove Area School District. Police coverage is provided by Northern York County Regional Police Department, and EMS is provided by Spring Grove Area Ambulance. The township is home to York Airport.