What is the population of Muhlenberg Township? This fact sheet is written for the purpose of providing information about the area. Muhlenberg Township is a first-class municipality, meaning that the land cannot be annexed by neighboring municipalities. The population of the township is approximately 42,000 people, according to the 2010 census. As of that same year, there are only three schools in Muhlenberg Township.
There are two major types of zoning in Muhlenberg Township. One is residential and the other is industrial. The existing land use is medium density, and most of it is residential. The pipeline development of a residential project has 5 residential lots. These are expected to be completed by 2010. The other twelve acres are undeveloped, and have minimal constraints for subdivision. The remaining nine acres should be considered for potential development.
Muhlenberg is home to several national and regional retailers and restaurants. The former Fairgrounds Square Mall is located in Muhlenberg. The township also has the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. The Pennsylvania Railroad line runs through the township. The Reading-Temple Electric Railway Company establishes a trolley line from Temple to Reading. This route connects the two towns. This line is now the most popular route between Reading and Philadelphia.