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Population 659: a town in Pennsylvania.
29% of residents are 65 or older in East Chillisquaque Township, above both the Pennsylvania town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than East Chillisquaque Township. Rishel Covered Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. East Chillisquaque Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2015 and 6 maps from 1893 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in East Chillisquaque Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in East Chillisquaque Township.
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in East Chillisquaque Township rose by 35, to 66. The average commute locally is 21 minutes. The median commute is under 10 miles. In East Chillisquaque Township, 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| East Chillisquaque Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
East Chillisquaque Township’s median age stands at 52.5 years. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| East Chillisquaque Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 29% | 29% |
56% women, 44% men
About 80 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.5 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| East Chillisquaque Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
A winter brings about 29 inches of snow, with January nights at 20° and July afternoons at 85°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
One flood insurance claim has been paid in East Chillisquaque Township since 2011. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 66% of U.S. communities. 83% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For adults in East Chillisquaque Township, the share who have diabetes is 12%. Among adults locally, 15% report frequent physical distress and 25% have been diagnosed with depression.
| East Chillisquaque Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | East Chillisquaque Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 19.1% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.0 miles of trail. In East Chillisquaque Township, the density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| East Chillisquaque Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around East Chillisquaque Township. Close and well known come first.
37 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
8 mi MuseumFort Augusta
35 mi State parkWorlds End State Park
35 mi MuseumPiper Aviation Museum
13 mi MuseumOld Union County CourthouseRicketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Fort Augusta: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Worlds End State Park: Nicholas, CC BY 2.0 · Piper Aviation Museum: User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Union County Courthouse: Ruhrfisch (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of East Chillisquaque Township
About 1 of every 100 East Chillisquaque Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where East Chillisquaque Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
East Chillisquaque Township is a township in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 676 at the 2020 census, up from 668 at the 2010 census.
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East Chillisquaque Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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