West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Whiteland Township
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Township
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The West Whiteland Inn
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| Motto(s):
"...Pride in Our Past. Pride in Our Progress."
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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 | 12.92 sq mi (33.47 km2) |
| • Land | 12.84 sq mi (33.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
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| • Total | 19,632 |
| • Density | 1,528.97/sq mi (586.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-029-84192 |
West Whiteland Township is a community located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 19,632 people lived here.
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Geography of West Whiteland Township
West Whiteland Township covers an area of about 13 square miles (33.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles, is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 928 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,078 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,573 | 45.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,412 | 180.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,149 | 62.0% | |
| 1980 | 9,581 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 12,403 | 29.5% | |
| 2000 | 16,499 | 33.0% | |
| 2010 | 18,274 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 19,632 | 7.4% | |
The population of West Whiteland Township has grown a lot over the years. In 1930, fewer than 1,000 people lived here. By 2020, the population was over 19,600.
Who Lives in West Whiteland Township?
According to the 2020 census, the people living in the township come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are non-Hispanic White. There are also significant numbers of Asian, Black or African American, and people of two or more races. About 4.2% of the population has Hispanic or Latino family roots.
In 2000, there were about 6,618 households in the township. Many of these were married couples living together. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.44 people.
Age and Income
The people in West Whiteland Township are of various ages. In 2000, about 25% of the population was under 18 years old. A large group, about 38%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 8.8% of residents were 65 or older.
The average income for a household in 2000 was about $71,545. For families, the average income was higher, around $81,868. Only a small number of families, about 0.8%, lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
Education in West Whiteland Township
West Chester Area School District manages the public schools in the township.
Local Schools
Several elementary schools serve different parts of West Whiteland Township. These include Exton, Mary C. Howse, East Bradford, East Goshen, and Fern Hill. For middle school, students go to either Pierce Middle School or Fugett Middle School. High school students attend either West Chester Henderson High School or East High School.
There is also a Catholic school in the township called Saints Philip and James School. It teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Public Library
The main library for the Chester County Library System is located in Exton. It is called the Chester County Library & District Center.
Transportation and Roads
West Whiteland Township has many roads that help people get around. As of 2021, there were over 94 miles of public roads. The state of Pennsylvania maintains some of these roads, and the township maintains others.
Major Highways
Two important highways, U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 202, pass through the township. These roads help people travel to other towns and cities.
- U.S. Route 30 Business follows an older road called Lancaster Avenue.
- Pennsylvania Route 100 also runs through the central part of the township.
Notable People from West Whiteland Township
Many interesting people have connections to West Whiteland Township.
- Andy Dinniman (born 1944) was a state senator for Pennsylvania.
- James Bowen Everhart (1821–1888) served as a U.S. Congressman. He was also a state senator.
- Martha Gibbons Thomas (1869–1942) was the first woman from Chester County elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
- Richard Thomas (1744–1832) was a U.S. Congressman. He was also a state senator and a colonel during the American Revolutionary War.
Images for kids
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West Whiteland Township Building
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US 30 eastbound approaching US 202 in West Whiteland Township
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