West Bradford Township
Township
Derbydown Homestead
Derbydown Homestead
Motto: 
"Between the Brandywines"
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 39°57′56″N 75°44′22″W / 39.96556°N 75.73944°W / 39.96556; -75.73944
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Established1705 (as Bradford Twp.)
Government
 • SupervisorsKevin Houghton

Laurie W. Abele
Jack M. Hines, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • 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)
 • Total14,316
 • 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

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

History

There are three federal historic districts, (Marshallton, Trimbleville, and Northbrook), that are located within West Bradford Township and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Also listed are the Baily Farm, the Bradford Friends Meetinghouse, the Como Farm, the Derbydown Homestead, the Humphry Marshall House, the Marshallton Inn, and the 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.

Adjacent municipalities

Neighborhoods

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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 inhabitants per square mile (256.9/km2). There were 4,217 housing units at an average density of 226.7 per square mile (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 who were under the age of eighteen 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. Individuals in one-person households made up 13.0% of all households, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older.

The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.25.

Within the township, the population was spread out, with 30.4% of residents who were 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]

Transportation

US 322 westbound in West Bradford Township

As of 2021, there were 103.39 miles (166.39 km) of public roads in West Bradford Township, of which 26.82 miles (43.16 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 76.57 miles (123.23 km) were maintained by the township.[10]

U.S. Route 322 and Pennsylvania Route 162 are the numbered roads serving West Bradford Township. US 322 follows the Downingtown Pike along a northwest–southeast alignment across the northeastern portion of the township. PA 162 follows Telegraph Road and Strasburg Road along a southwest–northeast alignment across the southeastern portion of the township.

Notable places

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 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 January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ "Elementary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved June 18, 2021. - This map indicates the township limits.
  9. ↑ "Secondary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved June 18, 2021. - This map indicates the borough limits.
  10. ↑ "West Bradford Township map" (PDF). PennDOT. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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