Oregon

🌲 Oregon Township, located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a quiet, rural second-class township known for its scenic landscapes and close-knit community. Here's a full profile:

📍 Geography & Location

• Covers 17.97 square miles, with 0.27 sq mi of water
• Elevation: approximately 1,378 feet (420 meters)
• Coordinates: 41.61667°N, 75.21639°W
• ZIP code: 18431, Area code: 570

🏘️ Community & Demographics

• Population (2010): 781; estimated at 748 in 2016
• Population density: about 42 people per square mile
• Racial makeup: 99.2% White, with small percentages of Black, Asian, and multiracial residents
• Median age: 46.6 years, with a balanced spread across age groups
• Average household size: 2.49; family size: 2.89

💼 Economy & Income

• Median household income: $48,750
• Median family income: $58,929
• Per capita income: $20,458
• Poverty rate: 8.4%, with higher rates among children and seniors

🏡 Housing & Lifestyle

• About 382 housing units, mostly single-family homes and mobile homes
• Many homes built between the 1930s and 1990s, giving the area a mix of historic and modern charm
• Most residents own their homes and commute by car

🏛️ Governance & Services

• Governed by a Board of Supervisors, with meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
• Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday, often at Camp Bryn Mawr or the township secretary’s home during summer months
• Has a Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance and a Comprehensive Plan, but no formal zoning regulations
• Building permits and sewage enforcement are managed locally