About - The Township of Codorus

About Our Township

Land & Population

Land Area of the township is 33.5 sq. mi.
Population of the township is 3,904 people (2% Urban, 98% Rural
Number of Households is 1,424

Employment Statistics

Most Common Industries for Men in Codorus Township

Most Common Industries for Women in Codorus Township

Employment Statistics

Most Common Industries for Men in Codorus Township:

Construction (17%)
Computer & Electronic Products (9%)
Machinery (8%)
Metal & Metal Products (6%)
Finance & Insurance (5%)
Agriculture Forestry Fishing & Hunting (4%)
Professional Scientific & Technical Services (3%)
N/A (47%)

Most Common Industries for Women in Codorus Township:

Health Care (17%)
Accommodation & Food Services (9%)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8%)
Food and Beverage Stores (6%)
Computer and Electronic Products (5%)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4%)
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (3%)
N/A (48%)

Codorus Township Timeline

1749

York County was part of Lancaster County

1756

The oldest church congregation in York County originated at the St. Jacob’s Stone Union Church

1762

Oldest tax list can be dated back to this year

1825

With immigrants coming to York County, Codorus Township’s need for skilled workers and goods increases

1838

Separation and the establishment of Codorus Township from York County is official

1851

The first public school was planned

1889

Largest Church currently was built

1901

The first high school was established

1951

16 one-room school houses in Codorus Township

2010

There were no traffic lights in the township

The Township of Codorus

York County, Pennsylvania