Westtown Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Westtown Township
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The main building of Westtown 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 | 8.74 sq mi (22.63 km2) |
| • Land | 8.66 sq mi (22.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,827 |
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10,865 |
| • Density | 1,254.04/sq mi (484.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-029-84104 |
| Website | http://www.westtownpa.org |
Westtown Township is a community located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a township. In 2010, about 10,827 people lived here. Westtown is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly neighborhoods.
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History of Westtown Township
Westtown Township has a rich past. One important historical spot is County Bridge No. 148. This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history.
Geography of Westtown
Westtown Township covers an area of about 8.8 square miles (22.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 8.7 square miles (22.5 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means Westtown is mostly made up of land, with only a tiny bit of water like streams or small ponds.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 785 | — | |
| 1940 | 912 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 994 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,947 | 95.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,069 | 160.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,774 | 33.6% | |
| 1990 | 9,937 | 46.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,352 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 10,827 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 11,154 | 3.0% | |
In 2000, there were 10,352 people living in Westtown Township. The township is home to many families. About 38.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 70.6%, were married couples living together.
The people in Westtown Township are diverse. The population includes people of different backgrounds. About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Westtown was 39 years. This shows it's a community with a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
How Westtown Township is Governed
Westtown Township is managed by a group of three people called the Board of Supervisors. These supervisors make important decisions for the community. They oversee different parts of the local government.
Township Departments
The Board of Supervisors works with several groups to help run the township:
- Planning Commission: This group helps plan how the township will grow and develop.
- Historical Commission: They work to protect and preserve historical places and stories in Westtown.
- Parks & Recreation Commission: This group helps manage and improve the parks and fun activities for everyone.
- Zoning Hearing Board: They deal with rules about how land can be used for buildings and other purposes.
Township Leaders in 2020
In 2020, the Board of Supervisors members were:
- Richard Pomerantz, who was the Chair.
- Carol R. DeWolf, who was the Vice Chair.
- Scott Yaw, who was the Police Commissioner.
- There was also a Township Manager position that was empty at the time.
Getting Around: Transportation
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Westtown Township has many roads to help people travel. In 2022, there were about 65.76 miles (105.83 kilometers) of public roads. Some of these roads are maintained by the state of Pennsylvania, and others are taken care of by the township itself.
Major Roads in Westtown
Several important roads pass through Westtown Township:
- U.S. Route 202 and U.S. Route 322: These roads run together along Wilmington Pike. They go from the northwest to the southeast part of the township.
- Pennsylvania Route 3: This road is also known as West Chester Pike. It goes from east to west across the northern part of Westtown.
- Pennsylvania Route 352: This road is called Chester Road. It runs from the northwest to the southeast in the northeastern part of the township.
- Pennsylvania Route 926: Known as Street Road, this route follows the southeastern edge of Westtown.
Education in Westtown
Students in Westtown Township attend schools within the West Chester Area School District.
Public Schools
- Elementary Schools: Penn Wood, Sarah Starkweather, Westtown-Thornbury, and Glen Acres Elementary Schools serve different parts of the township.
- Middle Schools: Most students go to Stetson Middle School. Some students in the far northern part of the township attend Fugett Middle School.
- High Schools: Most students attend West Chester Rustin High School. Students from the northern part of the township go to West Chester East High School.
Other Schools
Westtown Township also has several other schools:
- Westtown School: This is an independent school that teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
- St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School and Ss. Simon and Jude Parish School: These are Catholic schools for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
- The Concept School: This is a private school for students in grades 5 through 12.
