Hunlock Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Hunlock Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,443 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.9 square miles (54.1 km2), of which 20.7 square miles (53.5 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), or 1.17%, is water. The Susquehanna River forms the southeast border of the township. Elevations in the township range from 520 feet (160 m) above sea level along the Susquehanna River to over 1,440 feet (440 m) along Shickshinny Mountain overlooking the river.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,568 people, 952 households, and 753 families residing in the township. The population density was 120.6 people per square mile (46.6/km2). There were 988 housing units at an average density of 46.4/sq mi (17.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.12% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.43% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.04% of the population.
