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Broomall, Pennsylvania
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Marple |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,718 |
| • Density | 3,698.86/sq mi (1,428.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19008
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-09248 |
Broomall is a community in Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a specific area defined for collecting population data. In 2020, about 11,718 people lived here.
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History of Broomall
Broomall was named after John Martin Broomall. He was an important person in the 1800s. John Martin Broomall served as a U.S. congressman. He also helped choose the president in 1872.
Broomall is home to the Drummond Scientific Company. This company makes special tools for science labs. In 1972, they created the Pipet-Aid. This tool made it easier and more accurate to measure liquids in labs.
You can also find the Thomas Massey House in Broomall. This historic house is very old. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place to protect.
Geography and Climate
Broomall is located in the northeastern part of Delaware County. It is near Darby Creek to the east. Pennsylvania Route 3 (West Chester Pike) runs along its northern border.
The main road going north and south through Broomall is Pennsylvania Route 320 (Sproul Road). Broomall is about 10 miles west of Center City Philadelphia. The total area of Broomall is about 3.17 square miles (8.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Broomall has a climate with warm summers. The average temperature in January is about 31.9°F. In July, the average temperature is around 77.1°F.
Schools in Broomall
Broomall is part of the Marple Newtown School District. Students attend several public schools here:
- Loomis Elementary School
- Russell Elementary School
- Worrall Elementary School
- Paxon Hollow Middle School
Older students from Broomall go to Marple Newtown Senior High School. This high school also serves students from Newtown Square and Newtown Township.
Paxon Hollow Middle School helps raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand. This is a charity that supports kids with cancer. They do this fundraiser every year with Haverford Middle School.
People of Broomall
Broomall is home to many people. In 2020, the population was 11,718. The community is diverse. Most people are White or Asian.
The average family size is about three people. Many families with children live in Broomall. The median age in Broomall is 43 years old. This means half the people are older than 43 and half are younger.
Famous People from Broomall
Many interesting people have connections to Broomall. Here are a few:
- Mark Arnold – An actor who was on the TV show Santa Barbara.
- Danny Bonaduce – A radio and TV personality. He was a child actor.
- Natasha Cloud – A professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA.
- Jim Fullington – A professional wrestler.
- Marta Kauffman – She helped create the popular TV show Friends.
- Andrew L. Lewis Jr. – He was the United States Secretary of Transportation in the early 1980s.
- David Miscavige – The leader of the Church of Scientology.
- Thomas Massey – An English landowner who built the historic Thomas Massey House.
See also
In Spanish: Broomall (Pensilvania) para niños
