Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,441 people, 1,269 households, and 994 families residing in the township. The population density is 133.1/km² (344.9/mi²). There are 1,317 housing units at an average density of 51.0/km² (132.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.09% White, 1.83% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.23% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,269 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the township the population is spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $44,628, and the median income for a family is $49,534. Males have a median income of $33,919 versus $24,808 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,646. 7.4% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Land area: 10.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population: 3,441 (52% urban, 48% rural)
Housing count: 1,317

Races in Daugherty township:

• • White Non-Hispanic: 96.9%
  • Black: 1.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  •  Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
  • Two or more races: 0.7%

Median age of males: 40.7
Median age of females: 40.9
Average household size: 2.62
Average family size: 2.98

Notable locations in this township outside city limits:

Notable location: College Station.
Church in Daugherty township: Sylvania Hills Church.
Cemeteries: Allendale Cemetery, Sylvania Hills Cemetery, Saint Cecilia’s Cemetery.

Foreign born population: 27 (0.8%)
(0.8% are naturalized citizens)

76% of Daugherty township residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 71% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Pennsylvania.

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

• • This state: 3028
  • Northeast: 46
  • Midwest: 161
  • South: 155
  • West: 13

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $45,000

Year house built

• • 1999 to March 2000: 10
  • 1995 to 1998: 43
  • 1990 to 1994: 80
  • 1980 to 1989: 73 
  • 1970 to 1979: 190
  • 1960 to 1969: 181
  • 1950 to 1959: 364
  • 1940 to 1949: 190
  • 1939 or earlier: 187

Housing units in structures

• • One, detached: 1,147
  • One, attached: 5
  • Two: 19
  • 3 or 4: 8
  • Mobile homes: 134
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 5

Median worth of mobile homes: $15,000