West Lawn, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Pennsylvania
West Lawn
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Spring |
| Dissolved | January 1, 2006 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
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| • Total | 1,762 |
| • Density | 8,800/sq mi (3,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19609
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
West Lawn is a community in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government defines for counting people. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
West Lawn used to be its own small town, called a "borough." But on January 1, 2006, it became part of Spring Township. People in both West Lawn and Spring Township voted for this change in November 2004.
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Where is West Lawn Located?
West Lawn is located in Pennsylvania. It covers a small area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
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How Many People Live in West Lawn?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,973 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,686 | −14.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,606 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,597 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,715 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,762 | 2.7% | |
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In 2020, about 1,762 people lived in West Lawn. This number has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 2000, there were 1,597 people.
The people living in West Lawn come from different age groups. In 2000, about 22% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in West Lawn was 38 years.
Schools in West Lawn
West Lawn is home to some important schools. These include Wilson Senior High School and Whitfield Elementary School.
Wilson Senior High School is well-known for its strong academic programs. It also has excellent sports teams. The school's swimming program is especially famous. It is considered one of the best in the country. Coach Roy Snyder leads the swimming team.
Famous People From West Lawn
Many interesting people have lived in or were born in West Lawn, Pennsylvania. Here are a few of them:
- Kerry Collins - A professional football player who was a quarterback in the NFL.
- Chris Finch - A head coach for a team in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- Chad Henne - Another NFL quarterback, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Clayton Morris - A TV host who worked on shows like Fox & Friends.
- Mike Quackenbush - A professional wrestler and also a co-host on a show called The Grizzly Bear Egg Café.
See also
In Spanish: West Lawn para niños
