Linwood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Linwood, Pennsylvania
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Holy Saviour Catholic Church
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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 | Lower Chichester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,949 |
| • Density | 6,075.38/sq mi (2,347.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19061
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-43720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1179441 |
Linwood is a small community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for gathering information, but it is not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 3,949 people lived in Linwood. It is a quiet place where many families make their homes.
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Geography of Linwood
Linwood is located in the southern part of Delaware County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39.825945 degrees North and -75.422808 degrees West.
It covers the eastern half of Lower Chichester Township. Most of the people in that township live right here in Linwood.
Linwood's Neighbors
Linwood has several neighbors. To the south, you'll find the borough of Marcus Hook. To the east, it borders the borough of Trainer.
The northern edge of Linwood touches Upper Chichester Township.
Size of Linwood
The United States Census Bureau says that Linwood CDP covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Education in Linwood
Students in Linwood attend schools that are part of the Chichester School District. This district serves several communities in the area.
Local Public Schools
Children living in Linwood typically go to these schools:
- Linwood Elementary School: This school is for younger students, usually from kindergarten to 4th grade.
- Chichester Middle School: Older elementary students and middle schoolers attend here, from 5th to 8th grade.
- Chichester High School: This is where students go for their high school years, from 9th to 12th grade.
Catholic Schools in the Area
Some students attend Holy Family Regional Catholic School. This school is located in Aston.
Holy Family Regional Catholic School was created in 2012. It combined two older schools: Holy Savior-St. John Fisher Elementary School from Linwood and St. Joseph Catholic School from Aston.
History of Holy Saviour-St. John Fisher School
Holy Saviour-St. John Fisher School in Linwood first opened its doors in September 1917. It served students from Linwood, Marcus Hook, and Upper Chichester Township.
The school moved to a new building in 1952. At one point, over 900 students attended the school. The building was expanded to have 16 classrooms.
The school's name changed to Holy Saviour-St. John Fisher School after St. John Fisher Church was built in Boothwyn in 1971. It welcomed students from Marcus Hook in 1974 and from Trainer after 1993. In 1998, more classrooms and a computer lab were added.
This school joined with St. Joseph Catholic School in 2012 to form Holy Family Regional Catholic School.
People of Linwood
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| 2020 | 3,949 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,374 people living in Linwood. There were 1,204 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Many of these were families.
About 36.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. This shows that Linwood is a place where many families raise their kids.
The average age of people in Linwood in 2000 was 34 years old. This means it's a community with a mix of younger and older residents.
Religion in Linwood
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia manages the Catholic churches in this area. St. John Fisher Church in Upper Chichester Township is a nearby Catholic church.
Holy Saviour Church in Linwood opened in January 1914. This church merged with St. John Fisher Church on July 1, 2013. Worship services at Holy Saviour Church stopped in 2015.
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Holy Saviour Catholic Church
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Location of Linwood in Delaware County
See also
In Spanish: Linwood (Pensilvania) para niños
