Village Green-Green Ridge, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Village Green-Green Ridge
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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 | Aston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,822 |
| • Density | 4,120/sq mi (1,590/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-80218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390436 |
Village Green-Green Ridge is a special kind of community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 7,822 people lived in Village Green-Green Ridge. This number was a little lower than the 8,279 people who lived there in 2000.
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What is Village Green-Green Ridge Like?
Village Green-Green Ridge is located in the southern part of Aston Township. It is in the southern area of Delaware County. The exact spot is around 39°51′50″N 75°25′28″W / 39.86389°N 75.42444°W.
How to Get Around Village Green-Green Ridge
Pennsylvania Route 452, also known as Pennell Road, goes right through the middle of this community. If you drive north on this road, you will reach Lima in about 3.5 miles. Driving south for 3.5 miles will take you to Marcus Hook. Another nearby city, Chester, is about 4 miles to the southeast if you take Concord Road.
How Big is Village Green-Green Ridge?
The total area of Village Green-Green Ridge is about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Village Green-Green Ridge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,279 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,822 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,000 | 2.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 8,279 people living in Village Green-Green Ridge. These people made up 3,165 households, and 2,294 of those were families. The community had about 4,528 people per square mile. There were also 3,218 homes, with about 1,760 homes per square mile.
Diversity in the Community
Most people in Village Green-Green Ridge in 2000 were White (97.61%). A smaller number of residents were African American (0.60%), Asian (0.76%), or Native American (0.02%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.25%) or had mixed backgrounds (0.72%). About 1.11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the households, about 29.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.8%) were married couples living together. About 9.1% of households were led by a female without a husband present. Nearly 24.1% of all households were individuals living alone. About 13.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.61 people, and the average family had about 3.12 people. The community had a mix of ages. About 22.4% of the people were under 18. About 8.0% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.0%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.3%, and 17.2% were 65 or older. The average age in the community was 40 years old.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Village Green-Green Ridge was $50,369. For families, the average income was $62,500. Men earned an average of $44,803, while women earned an average of $30,809. The average income per person in the community was $23,373. A small number of families (2.9%) and individuals (3.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 6.1% of those under 18 and 2.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Village Green-Green Ridge para niños
