Rome Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
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Township | |
![]() North Rome Wesleyan Church
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![]() Map of Bradford County with Rome Township highlighted |
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![]() Map of Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Bradford |
Settled | 1796 |
Incorporated | 1831 |
Area | |
• Total | 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km2) |
• Land | 29.9 sq mi (77.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,191 |
• Density | 40/sq mi (15.4/km2) |
Website | www |
Rome Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,191 at the 2010 census.
Rome Township is located in northeastern Bradford County and is bordered by Litchfield and Windham townships to the north, Orwell Township to the east, Wysox Township to the south, and Sheshequin Township to the west. The borough of Rome is surrounded by Rome Township but separate from it. Pennsylvania Route 187 follows the valley of Wysox Creek through the southeast portion of the township and Rome borough. The unincorporated community of North Rome is located near the western border of the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rome Township has a total area of 30.1 square miles (77.9 km2), of which 29.9 square miles (77.5 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.57%, is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,221 people, 450 households, and 342 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.8 people per square mile (15.8/km²). There were 529 housing units at an average density of 17.7/sq mi (6.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.95% White, 0.25% African American, 0.74% Native American, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.