Texas

🌄 Texas Township, located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a second-class township with a rich industrial past, scenic surroundings, and a blend of rural charm and small-town life.

🗺️ Geography & Location

• Coordinates: 41.54167°N, 75.23306°W
• Elevation: ~1,207 feet (368 meters)
• Area: 14.4 sq mi of land, 0.36 sq mi of water
• ZIP Code: Varies by village; Area Code: 570
• Includes the census-designated place of White Mills, known for its glassmaking heritage

🏘️ Community Snapshot

• Population: ~2,433 (2016 estimate)
• Density: ~173 people per square mile
• Demographics: Predominantly White (97.6%), with small percentages of African American, Asian, and multiracial residents
• Median Age: 42 years
• Household Size: Average of 2.47 people

💰 Economy & Income

• Median Household Income: ~$31,389
• Per Capita Income: ~$14,429
• Poverty Rate: ~13%, with higher rates among children

🏛️ Historical Highlights

• Home to the Eugene Dorflinger Estate, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
• Dorflinger Glass Works in White Mills was once a major producer of fine cut glass for U.S. presidents and dignitaries

🏫 Education

• Served primarily by the Wayne Highlands School District
• Some portions fall under the Wallenpaupack Area School District