Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Millcreek Township
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Township | |
 Location in Erie County and the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 42°4′N 80°8′W / 42.067°N 80.133°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Settled | 1795 |
| Incorporated | 1803 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.5 sq mi (76 km2) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 54,573 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (710/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 16506, 16509, 16510, 16511 |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-049-49456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1216391 |
Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,573, making it the largest suburb of Erie.
History[edit | edit source]
Millcreek Township was settled in 1795 and incorporated in 1803. The township was named for the numerous creeks that flow through the area, including Mill Creek, which runs through the city of Erie.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Millcreek Township is located in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania, bordered to the north by Lake Erie. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.5 square miles, of which 29.4 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 54,573 people, 22,000 households, and 14,000 families residing in the township. The population density was approximately 1,855 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the township was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.
Education[edit | edit source]
Millcreek Township is served by the Millcreek Township School District, which includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and McDowell High School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Millcreek Township is diverse, with a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service industries. The Millcreek Mall is a major shopping destination in the region.
Parks and Recreation[edit | edit source]
Millcreek Township offers numerous parks and recreational facilities, including Presque Isle State Park, which is located nearby and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, and hiking.
Government[edit | edit source]
Millcreek Township is governed by a board of supervisors, which is responsible for overseeing the township's operations and services.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train, was born in Millcreek Township.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Millcreek Township School District
- McDowell High School (Erie, Pennsylvania)
- Millcreek Mall
- Presque Isle State Park
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