Collier Township, Pennsylvania

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of {{convert|14.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|14.2|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} is water. The total area comprising water is thus 0.21%.

Kirwan Heights, Rennerdale, Cubbage Hill, Ewingsville, Fort Pitt, Nevillewood, Presto, Walker's Mill.

Since 1968, Kirwan Heights was designated, along with neighboring borough Heidelberg, as Exit 55 on Interstate 79. In July 2012, PennDOT changed the signs to "Heidelberg/Collier". However, the sign at the PA 50 junction off this exit still indicates "PA 50 West/Kirwan Heights".

Collier is served by five ZIP codes: 15106 (Carnegie), 15071 (Oakdale), 15142 (Presto), 15017 (Bridgeville), and 15205 (Pittsburgh).

Collier Township has seven borders, including Robinson Township to the north and northeast, Carnegie and Heidelberg to the east, Scott Township to the east and southeast, Bridgeville to the south-southeast, South Fayette Township to the south and southwest, and North Fayette Township to the west.

One of the earliest settlers of the township was James Ewing. James Ewing was born in Cecil County, Maryland, about 1730, emigrated to the west in 1770, and built a gristmill on Robinson's run. His claim comprised a thousand acres (4 km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite magazine |last=Riddle |first=William |date=2007-08-01 |title=Ewing Settlers of Southwestern Pennsylvania Part 3: James Ewing and the Founding of the Montours Presbyterian Church |url=https://www.ewingfamilyassociation.org/SW_PA_Ewings/SWPA_Articles/SWPA_1303_Riddle.pdf |magazine=Journal of Clan Ewing}} Gabriel and Isaac Walker were born in Lancaster County, Pa., the former in 1744, the latter in 1746. The Scotch-Irish brothers emigrated to the west in 1772, and purchased two thousand acres (8 km{{sup|2}}) from John Henry. Gabriel located near Hays crossing, on the Pan Handle railroad, and Isaac at Walker's Mills.{{Cite web |title=Neighborhoods in Collier Township |url=https://colliertownship.net/township/neighborhoods/ |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=colliertownship.net}}

Collier Township was erected on June 7, 1875, comprising portions of Robinson and South Fayette townships, and a half-square mile of North Fayette. The township is named for Hon. Frederick H. Collier, a county court judge.

{{US Census population

|1880= 1697

|1890= 2961

|1900= 3728

|1910= 4211

|1920= 4651

|1930= 6091

|1940= 7685

|1950= 8039

|1960= 8021

|1970= 6874

|1980= 5063

|1990= 4841

|2000= 5265

|2010= 7080

|2020= 8931

|estyear=2022

|estimate=8936

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As of the 2000 census, there were 5,265 people, 2,224 households, and 1,547 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|371.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,358 housing units at an average density of {{convert|166.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.74% African American, 0.49% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 2,224 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,989, and the median income for a family was $50,469. Males had a median income of $41,667 versus $31,837 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,841. About 3.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Collier Township's public education is provided by the Chartiers Valley School District. In 2012, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) ranked Chartiers Valley High School in the upper two-fifths of all Pennsylvania high schools (263rd out of 676 high schools).{{cite web |title=PSSA Rankings |url=http://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schoolrank.aspx |access-date=October 17, 2012}} The school's mascot is the Colts. The Chartiers Valley School District also serves the municipalities of Bridgeville, Scott and Heidelberg.{{cite web |title=Chartiers Valley Patch |url=http://chartiersvalley.patch.com/listings/chartiers-valley-school-district-office |access-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001173625/http://chartiersvalley.patch.com/listings/chartiers-valley-school-district-office |archive-date=October 1, 2012 |url-status=dead}} Chartiers Valley High School is physically located in Collier Township,{{cite web |title=Collier May Hire School Resource Officers |date=January 12, 2013 |url=http://chartiersvalley.patch.com/articles/residents-urge-collier-township-to-hire-school-resource-officer |publisher=Chartiers Valley Patch |access-date=March 27, 2013}} although its address is Bridgeville.{{cite web |title=School Reviews |url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/68849 |access-date=October 17, 2012}}

In the summer of 2012, Collier Township's 12-year-old little league team represented the State of Pennsylvania in the Little League World Series.{{cite web |title=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |url=http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourcarlynton/2321831-87/tournament-collier-team-township-atlantic-league-mid-morrisville-advance-alauzen#axzz29aK0HhYN |access-date=October 17, 2012}} On its way to representing the state, Collier Township did not lose a game while defeating McKeesport, Moon, North Allegheny,{{cite web |title=Little League World Series |url=http://www.leaguelineup.com/pa-district-4/files/2012-12.mht |access-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425023416/http://www.leaguelineup.com/pa-district-4/files/2012-12.mht |archive-date=April 25, 2013 |url-status=dead}} Bullskin, Sharon, Latrobe,{{cite web |title=Little League World Series |url=http://www.leaguelineup.com/pa-district-4/files/12-pas2-12s.mht |access-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425023418/http://www.leaguelineup.com/pa-district-4/files/12-pas2-12s.mht |archive-date=April 25, 2013 |url-status=dead}} Southern Columbia, Hershey and Morrisville (twice).{{cite web |title=Little League World Series |url=http://www.pastatell.org/Brackets/2012-LB.htm |access-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415144421/http://www.pastatell.org/Brackets/2012-LB.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2013 |url-status=dead}} Collier Township then advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament at Bristol, Connecticut. They played New Jersey (LOSS), Maryland (WIN), Delaware (LOSS) and New York (WIN). Collier Township advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Semi-Finals, where they again lost to New Jersey.{{cite web |title=Little League World Series |url=http://www.littleleague.org/series/2012divisions/llbb/qualify/midatlantic.htm |access-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903211441/http://www.littleleague.org/series/2012divisions/llbb/qualify/midatlantic.htm |archive-date=September 3, 2012 |url-status=dead}} The game was shown live on ESPN2.

In the summer of 2013, Collier Township's 11 to 13-year-old Intermediate League team (largely represented by the same players from the 2012 LLWS team) were the United States champions in the Intermediate (50/70) World Series. On their way to representing the United States, Collier Township did not lose a game in the East Regionals in Commack, New York, defeating Massachusetts (41–0), Rhode Island (23–2), Maryland (16–0), New Jersey (15–0), and in the Regional Championship game New York (12–2).{{cite web |title=Little League World Series East Regional Tournament |url=http://www.littleleague.org/worldseries/series/5070/qualify/east.htm |publisher=Little League World Series |access-date=August 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416054742/http://www.littleleague.org/worldseries/series/5070/qualify/east.htm |archive-date=April 16, 2014 |url-status=dead}} In the United States bracket held at Livermore, California, Collier Township lost to Houston, Texas (4–6), beat Nogales, Arizona (7–3), beat Jenison, Michigan (4–3), beat Pleasanton, California (3–1), and in the National Championship game, beat Houston, Texas (5–4). In the World Series game, also held at Livermore, California, Collier Township lost to Osaka, Japan (1–10).{{cite web |title=2013 Intermediate World Series Bracket |url=http://www.littleleague.org/worldseries/series/5070/qualify/worldseries.htm |publisher=Little League World Series |access-date=August 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415214235/http://www.littleleague.org/worldseries/series/5070/qualify/worldseries.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2014 |url-status=dead}} The (50/70) designation represents the distance from the pitchers rubber to home plate (50 feet), and the distance between the bases (70 feet). These distances are larger than the standard little league field (46/60).{{cite web |title=50-70 field conversion |url=http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/50-70-FieldConversion.pdf |publisher=LittleLeague.org |access-date=August 9, 2013}}

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"History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Volume II", A. Warner & Co., Publishers, Chicago, Ill., 1899, Chapter II, pp. 26–28. Original images and transcriptions available at [http://digital.library.pitt.edu/pittsburgh/ Historic Pittsburgh]

• [https://www.colliertownship.net/ Collier Township official website]

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