Leet Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,568 at the 2000 census. The town has gained a certain popularity due to its name, a coincidence with Leetspeak, a common internet sociolect.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²) and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,568 people, 569 households, and 452 families residing in the township. The population density was 983.9 people per square mile (380.8/km²). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 375.9/sq mi (145.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.83% White, 2.68% African American, 0.96% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 569 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,432, and the median income for a family was $62,292. Males had a median income of $46,635 versus $28,676 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,415. About 2.8% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

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