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West Bradford Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,376 at the 2010 census.

West Bradford Township
Township
Derbydown Homestead
Motto: 
"Between the Brandywines"
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 39°57′56″N 75°44′22″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Established1705 (as Bradford Twp.)
Government
  SupervisorsKevin Houghton

Laurie W. Abele
Jack M. Hines, Jr.
Area
  Total18.60 sq mi (48.16 km2)
  Land18.50 sq mi (47.91 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total12,223
  Estimate 
(2016)[2]
12,858
  Density695.10/sq mi (268.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19335, 19320, 19382, 19380
Area code610
FIPS code42-029-82544
Websitehttp://www.westbradford.org

History


There are three federal historic districts (Marshallton, Trimbleville, and Northbrook) on the National Register of Historic Places located within West Bradford Township.[3] Also listed are the Baily Farm, Bradford Friends Meetinghouse, Como Farm, Derbydown Homestead, Humphry Marshall House, Marshallton Inn, and Temple-Webster-Stoner House.[4]


Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km2), of which, 18.6 square miles (48.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.


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Major roadways



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.
19301,558
19401,367−12.3%
19501,53011.9%
19601,89423.8%
19702,99658.2%
19807,343145.1%
199010,40641.7%
200010,7753.5%
201012,37614.9%
202014,31615.7%
[5][6]

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 12,376 people, 4,126 households, and 3,449 families residing in the township. The population density was 665.4 people per square mile (256.9/km2). There were 4,217 housing units at an average density of 226.7/sq mi (87.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 92.4% White, 2.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. 2.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,126 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 19, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a family was $104,124.


Education



Public schools


West Bradford Township is served by the Downingtown Area School District, and has two elementary schools within the township:

Each of the two elementary schools serves sections of the township.[8] All of the township is zoned to Downingtown Middle School and Downingtown West High School.[9]


Neighborhoods



Notable places



Notable residents



References


  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 13, 2017.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. West Bradford Township History & Demographics
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  6. "Census 2020".
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. "Elementary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved 2021-06-18. - This map indicates the township limits.
  9. "Secondary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved 2021-06-18. - This map indicates the borough limits.



На других языках


- [en] West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

[es] Municipio de West Bradford (condado de Chester, Pensilvania)

El municipio de West Bradford (en inglés: West Bradford Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Chester en el estado estadounidense de Pensilvania. En el año 2000 tenía una población de 10 775 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 224,1 personas por km².[1]



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