Aldan, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Aldan, Pennsylvania
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Municipal Building
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 Aldan, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Aldan, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,244 |
| • Density | 7,108.88/sq mi (2,746.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19018
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| Area code(s) | 610, 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-00676 |
Aldan is a small town, called a borough, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,244 people lived there.
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About Aldan's Location
Aldan is a pretty small place. It covers about 0.6 square miles (1.55 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within the borough itself.
Getting Around Aldan
In 2010, Aldan had about 13 miles (21 kilometers) of public roads. Some of these roads, about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers), were kept up by the state's Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rest, about 10 miles (16 kilometers), were taken care of by the borough itself.
There are no major highways that go directly through Aldan. The main roads you'll find are Providence Road and Clifton Avenue. They meet near the center of town.
Who Lives in Aldan?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 296 | — | |
| 1910 | 661 | 123.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,136 | 71.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,269 | 99.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,642 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,430 | 29.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,324 | 26.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,001 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,671 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,549 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,313 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,152 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,244 | 2.2% | |
The number of people living in Aldan has changed over the years. In 1900, there were fewer than 300 residents. By 1970, the population grew to over 5,000 people. In 2020, about 4,244 people called Aldan home.
The people living in Aldan come from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White, followed by Black or African American. There were also people of Asian heritage and those from other racial groups. A small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Cool Places in Aldan
Aldan has several interesting spots. You can visit a trolley stop museum on Providence Road. There's also a swim club where people can cool off. The Aldan Union Church is a church open to everyone. The town also has a municipal building, which is where the local government works.
Right outside Aldan Elementary School, you'll find a Veterans Memorial. This memorial has been made into a park. It honors the brave people from Aldan who have served in the military.
Parks and Green Spaces
Aldan has several parks where you can play and relax:
- Aldan Gateway Park (opened in 2007)
- Aldan Veterans Memorial Park (started in 2000): This park is dedicated to veterans from Aldan. It also has playground equipment for kids.
- Carr Field (from the 1990s): This park has two baseball fields and a basketball court.
- Duffy Field (from the 1990s)
- Jack Edmundson Park (opened in 2007): This park is named after Jack P. Edmundson, who used to be the mayor of Aldan. It was once known as "the Triangle." You can find it at W. Providence Road and Ridley Avenue.
- Providence Park (opened in 2006): This park used to be a historical house. The Aldan Union Church bought it and turned it into a park for everyone to enjoy.
Schools in Aldan
Students in Aldan attend schools that are part of the William Penn School District. This school district was created in 1972. Before that, Aldan was part of the Lansdowne-Aldan School District.
Here are the schools that serve Aldan:
- Aldan Elementary School: This school teaches students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Penn Wood Middle School: Located in Darby, this school is for 7th and 8th graders.
- Penn Wood High School: High school students attend two campuses. The Cypress Street Campus in Yeadon is for 9th and 10th graders. The Green Avenue Campus in Lansdowne is for 11th and 12th graders.
See also
In Spanish: Aldan (Pensilvania) para niños
