West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Norriton Township
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Location of West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.22 sq mi (16.11 km2) |
| • Land | 5.89 sq mi (15.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,663 |
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15,766 |
| • Density | 2,678.56/sq mi (1,034.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-091-83696 |
West Norriton Township is a community located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a type of local government called a township. The area is part of the Norristown Area School District.
In 2010, about 15,663 people lived in West Norriton Township.
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History of West Norriton
On March 9, 1909, the original Norriton Township was split into two parts. These parts became East Norriton and West Norriton townships.
Geography of the Township
West Norriton Township covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.9 square miles (15.2 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water. This means about 5% of the township is covered by water.
Getting Around West Norriton
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As of 2018, West Norriton Township had over 50 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) takes care of about 12.7 miles of these roads. The township itself maintains the other 38.1 miles.
Major Roads
U.S. Route 422 is the main highway that goes through West Norriton. It passes through the southwestern part of the township. Pennsylvania Route 363 connects with US 422. It then travels northeast along Trooper Road before leaving the township.
Public Transportation
SEPTA offers bus services in West Norriton Township. These Suburban Bus routes include 91, 93, 99 and 131. These buses connect the township to the Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and other nearby areas.
People of West Norriton
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| 1930 | 2,588 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,016 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,879 | 61.8% | |
| 1960 | 8,342 | 71.0% | |
| 1970 | 12,456 | 49.3% | |
| 1980 | 14,034 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 15,209 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 14,901 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 15,663 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 16,201 | 3.4% | |
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The population of West Norriton Township has grown over the years. In 1930, there were about 2,588 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 16,201.
Population Makeup
According to the 2010 census, most people in the township were White (81.1%). About 9% were Black or African American. Around 5.2% were Asian. People of two or more races made up 1.7% of the population. About 3.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 14,901 people living in the township. There were 6,614 households and 3,842 families. The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the median age in the township was 39 years old.
- 19% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 35% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.5% were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in the township was $55,086. For families, the median income was $65,701. The average income per person in the township was $28,497.
About 3.1% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 2% of those under 18 and 6.4% of those 65 or older.
Cemeteries
- Montgomery Cemetery
- Riverside Cemetery
Schools in West Norriton
The Norristown Area School District serves the students in West Norriton Township.
Catholic Schools
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia runs Visitation B.V.M. School. This school is located in West Norriton Township, near the area called Trooper.
Another local Catholic school is Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School. It is located in King of Prussia. This school was created in 2012. It was formed by combining St. Teresa of Avila in West Norriton and Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de West Norriton para niños
