New London Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New London Township
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Township
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New London Township
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Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.74 sq mi (30.41 km2) |
| • Land | 11.65 sq mi (30.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 337 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,810 |
| • Density | 494.9/sq mi (191.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
19352, 19360
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-029-53816 |
New London Township is a special kind of local government area called a township. It is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. This area is famous as the birthplace of Thomas McKean. He was one of the important people known as a "Founding Father" of the U.S.
In 2020, about 5,810 people lived in New London Township.
A Look Back in Time
New London Township was officially created in 1723. This means it was given its own rules and boundaries.
Two old and beautiful bridges are found here: the Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge and the Linton Stephens Covered Bridge. These bridges are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical places in the United States.
About the Land
New London Township covers about 11.9 square miles (30.41 square kilometers) of land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It's all dry land!
Who Lives Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 576 | — | |
| 1940 | 624 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 660 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 845 | 28.0% | |
| 1970 | 938 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,312 | 39.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,721 | 107.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,583 | 68.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,631 | 22.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,810 | 3.2% | |
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The number of people living in New London Township has grown a lot over the years. In 1930, there were only 576 residents. By 2020, this number had jumped to 5,810 people!
In 2010, most of the people living in the township were White. A small number of residents were Black or African American, Asian, or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 4.9% of the people had Hispanic or Latino family roots.
Many households in the township have children under 18 living with them. Most families are married couples living together. The average household has about 3 to 4 people.
The population is quite young. A large part of the community is under 18 years old. Many adults are between 25 and 44 years old.
A Notable Person
- Thomas McKean (1734-1817) was born in New London Township. He was a very important lawyer and politician. He is known as a "Founding Father" of the United States because he helped create the country.
Getting Around
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New London Township has over 53 miles of public roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the township itself. A smaller part is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Three main state roads help people travel through New London Township:
- Pennsylvania Route 796 (PA 796)
- Pennsylvania Route 841 (PA 841)
- Pennsylvania Route 896 (PA 896)
PA 896 runs through the northern and eastern parts of the township. PA 841 crosses the southern area. PA 796 starts at PA 896 and heads north. These roads connect the township to other places.
