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of 2000, there were 21,273 people, 8,861 households, and 5,688 families residing in the township. The population density was 784.0 inhabitants per square mile (302.7/km). There were 9,481 housing units at an average density of 349.4 per square mile (134.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was
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living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.
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Township was established in 1759. Five officials were elected for one-year terms. The number of elected officials in Derry remains five, although the terms are now six years.
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explored the region. Leaving
Jamestown to search for much-needed food, Smith's journey through the Chesapeake Bay region covered an estimated 3,000 miles.
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Londonderry became a part of Dauphin County when it was established in 1785. In 1787, the township's population was 198.
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18:Derry Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation)
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1022:A History of Derry Township, 1729-1976
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920:"Welcome to Derry Township"
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1799:Shellsville
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1564:Lenkerville
1486:Susquehanna
1441:Londonderry
1363:Millersburg
1348:Hummelstown
1259:County seat
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