Glenolden, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Glenolden, Pennsylvania
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Gazebo in Glenolden Park
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Seat | Glenolden Borough Hall - 36 Boon Avenue, Glenolden PA 19036 |
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| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Body | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,223 |
| • Density | 7,408.21/sq mi (2,861.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19036
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-29720 |
Glenolden is a small town, called a borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 7,223 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 7,153 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Glenolden?
Glenolden is located in Pennsylvania. It shares borders with several other towns. To the east and southeast, you'll find Folcroft. To the southwest is Norwood. Ridley Township is to the northwest. Darby Township is to the north, and Collingdale is to the northeast.
The borough covers a total area of about 2.52 square kilometers (0.97 square miles). All of this area is land.
Getting Around Glenolden
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Glenolden has many public roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the borough itself. A smaller part is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
The main road in Glenolden is Chester Pike, also known as U.S. Route 13. This road can take you about 9 miles northeast to the big city of Philadelphia. If you head southwest for about 5 miles, you'll reach Chester.
For those who prefer trains, there's the Glenolden Station. This is a SEPTA train station on the Wilmington/Newark Line, making it easy to travel to nearby cities.
People of Glenolden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 873 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,157 | 32.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,944 | 68.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,482 | 130.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,825 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,450 | 33.7% | |
| 1960 | 7,249 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 8,697 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,633 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,260 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,476 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,153 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,223 | 1.0% | |
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Glenolden has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1900, fewer than 1,000 people lived here. By 2020, the population was over 7,200.
The people living in Glenolden come from many different backgrounds. According to the 2010 census, most residents were White. There were also significant numbers of African American and Asian residents. A small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in Glenolden
Students who live in Glenolden attend schools within the Interboro School District. This school district also includes students from nearby towns like Prospect Park, Norwood, and Tinicum Township.
Glenolden School is where younger students go for elementary and middle school. When students are ready for high school, they attend Interboro High School, which is located in Prospect Park.
Famous Faces from Glenolden
Glenolden has been home to some interesting people:
- Theresa Grentz – A famous basketball coach who was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Jack McFetridge (1869-1917) – A professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- Mildred Scott Olmsted (1890–1990) – A person who worked hard for peace.
- Vince Papale – A former player for the Philadelphia Eagles football team. His story was so inspiring that a movie called Invincible was made about him. He was born right here in Glenolden!
See also
In Spanish: Glenolden para niños
