Woodlyn, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Woodlyn, Pennsylvania
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Leiper Presbyterian Church
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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 | Ridley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,485 |
| • Density | 5,580/sq mi (2,150/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19094
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-86288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390534 |
Woodlyn is a place in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
Woodlyn is part of Ridley Township. Most children who live here go to schools in the Ridley School District. The Woodlyn Fire Co. helps the community with fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.
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Where is Woodlyn Located?
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Woodlyn is in the western part of Ridley Township. It has several neighbors. To the northeast is Folsom, another part of Ridley Township. To the east is the town of Ridley Park.
To the south, you'll find the town of Eddystone. The city of Chester is to the southwest. To the west is Nether Providence Township. Finally, to the north are Springfield Township and the town of Swarthmore.
Two major highways, Interstate 476 and Interstate 95, meet in the southern part of Woodlyn. These roads help people travel easily. Woodlyn is about 14 miles (22.5 km) southwest of Center City, Philadelphia.
The total land area of Woodlyn is about 1.7 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
How Many People Live in Woodlyn?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 10,036 | — | |
| 2010 | 9,485 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,685 | 2.1% | |
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The population of Woodlyn changes over time. In the year 2000, there were 10,036 people living here. By 2010, the population had gone down a bit to 9,485 people. In 2020, the population was 9,685.
A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The government does this every ten years. It helps them understand how communities are growing or changing.
Schools in Woodlyn
Children living in Woodlyn attend schools that are part of the Ridley School District. This district provides education for students from elementary school through high school.
Famous People from Woodlyn
Some well-known people have lived in Woodlyn:
- Rocco J. Carzo was a football coach.
- George Trosley was a cartoonist.
