Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania

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Millcreek Township
Township
Location in Erie County and the state of Pennsylvania Location in Erie County and the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 42°4′N 80°8′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

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

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

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

Millcreek Township is served by the Millcreek Township School District, which includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and McDowell High School.

Economy

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

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

Millcreek Township is governed by a board of supervisors, which is responsible for overseeing the township's operations and services.

Notable People

• Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train, was born in Millcreek Township.

Related Pages

• Erie, Pennsylvania
• Erie County, Pennsylvania
• Millcreek Township School District
• McDowell High School (Erie, Pennsylvania)
• Millcreek Mall
• Presque Isle State Park