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| leader_name = Bruce W. Laverty<br>John A. Haiko<br>Mark J. Blair
| leader_name = Kevin Houghton<br><br> Laurie W. Abele<br>Jack M. Hines, Jr.
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| population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2010]]
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| population_total = 14316
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'''West Bradford Township''' is a township in [[Chester County, Pennsylvania|Chester County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 12,376 at the 2010 census.
'''West Bradford Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] that is located in [[Chester County, Pennsylvania|Chester County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 14,706 at the time of the 2020 census.<ref>{{Cite web |title=QuickFacts West Bradford township, Chester County, Pennsylvania |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/westbradfordtownshipchestercountypennsylvania/PST045223}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
There are three [[Historic district (United States)|federal historic districts]] ([[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]], [[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]], and [[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]) on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] located within West Bradford Township .<ref>[http://www.westbradford.org/htmls/History/history.htm West Bradford Township History & Demographics]</ref> Also listed are the [[Baily Farm]], [[Bradford Friends Meetinghouse]], [[Como Farm]], [[Derbydown Homestead]], [[Humphry Marshall House]], [[Marshallton Inn]], and [[Temple-Webster-Stoner House]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
There are three [[Historic district (United States)|federal historic districts]], ([[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]], [[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]], and [[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]), that are located within West Bradford Township and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>[http://www.westbradford.org/htmls/History/history.htm West Bradford Township History & Demographics]</ref>
Also listed are the [[Baily Farm]], the [[Bradford Friends Meetinghouse]], the [[Como Farm (Pennsylvania)|Como Farm]], the [[Derbydown Homestead]], the [[Humphry Marshall House]], the [[Marshallton Inn]], and the [[Temple-Webster-Stoner House]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.2&nbsp;km²), of which, 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.1&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}), of which, 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.1&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}) is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.


===Adjacent municipalities===
===Adjacent municipalities===
*[[Caln Township, Pennsylvania|Caln Township]] (North)
*[[Caln Township, Pennsylvania|Caln Township]] (north)
*[[Downingtown, Pennsylvania|Downingtown]] (North)
*[[Downingtown, Pennsylvania|Downingtown]] (north)
*[[East Caln Township, Pennsylvania|East Caln Township]] (North)
*[[East Caln Township, Pennsylvania|East Caln Township]] (north)
*[[East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania|East Bradford Township]] (East)
*[[East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania|East Bradford Township]] (east)
*[[Newlin Township, Pennsylvania|Newlin Township]] (South)
*[[Newlin Township, Pennsylvania|Newlin Township]] (south)
*[[Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania|Pocopson Township]] (South)
*[[Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania|Pocopson Township]] (south)
*[[East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania|East Fallowfield Township]] (West)
*[[East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania|East Fallowfield Township]] (west)


===Major roadways===
===Neighborhoods===
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*[[Brandywine Greene]]
*{{jct|state=PA|PA|162|name1=[[Strasburg Road]]/Telegraph Road}}
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*[[Embreeville, Pennsylvania|Embreeville]]
*{{jct|state=PA|US|322|name1=Downingtown Pike}}
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*[[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]]
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*[[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]
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* Romansville
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*[[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]]
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*[[Victoria Crossing at Bradford Glen]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=right
|1930= 1558
|1930= 1558
|1940= 1367
|1940= 1367
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|2000= 10775
|2000= 10775
|2010= 12376
|2010= 12376
|2020= 14316
|estyear=2016
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|footnote=<ref>[http://www.dvrpc.org/data/databull/rdb/db82/appedixa.xls Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission]</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Census 2020 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/westbradfordtownshipchestercountypennsylvania/PST045219}}</ref>
|estimate=12858
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
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|footnote=<ref>[http://www.dvrpc.org/data/databull/rdb/db82/appedixa.xls Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission]</ref>
}}
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/westbradfordtownshipchestercountypennsylvania/HSD410222#HSD410222 |access-date=January 31, 2008 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> of 2020, there were 14,706 people comprising 4,974 households residing in the township.
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2010, there were 12,376 people, 4,126 households, and 3,449 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 665.4 people per square mile (256.9/km²). There were 4,217 housing units at an average density of 226.7/sq&nbsp;mi (87.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 92.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.4% from two or more races. 2.0% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


The population density was {{convert|773.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,974 housing units at an average density of {{convert|226.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.
There were 4,126 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.25.


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The racial makeup of the township was 85.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 7.1% from two or more races. 4.1% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 19, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.


The median income for a family was $104,124.
The average household size was 2.89.

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Within the township, the population was spread out, with 30.4% of residents who were under the age of 19, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years.

For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a family was $162,606


==Education==
==Education==
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*[[West Bradford Elementary School]]
*[[West Bradford Elementary School]]


Each of the two elementary schools serves sections of the township.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dasd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=6100&dataid=12159&FileName=Elementary_Overall_Aug2020.map.pdf|title=Elementary Attendance Boundaries|publisher=[[Downingtown Area School District]]|access-date=June 18, 2021}} - This map indicates the township limits.</ref> All of the township is zoned to Downingtown Middle School and [[Downingtown West High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dasd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=6100&dataid=12160&FileName=Secondary%20Boundary%20Map.pdf|title=Secondary Attendance Boundaries|publisher=[[Downingtown Area School District]]|access-date=June 18, 2021}} - This map indicates the borough limits.</ref>
==Neighborhoods==

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*[[Brandywine Greene]]
==Transportation==
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*[[Embreeville, Pennsylvania|Embreeville]]
[[File:2022-09-05 09 43 13 View west along U.S. Route 322 (Downingtown Pike) just west of Sugars Bridge Road in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.jpg|right|thumb|US 322 westbound in West Bradford Township]]
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*[[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]]
As of 2021, there were {{convert|103.39|mi}} of public roads in West Bradford Township, of which {{convert|26.82|mi}} were maintained by the [[Pennsylvania Department of Transportation]] (PennDOT) and {{convert|76.57|mi}} were maintained by the township.<ref name=PennDOTmap>{{cite web|url=https://gis.penndot.gov/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Type5/15243.pdf|title=West Bradford Township map|publisher=PennDOT|access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref>
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*[[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]

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* Romansville
[[U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania|U.S. Route 322]] and [[Pennsylvania Route 162]] are the numbered roads serving West Bradford Township. US 322 follows the Downingtown Pike along a northwest–southeast alignment across the northeastern portion of the township. PA 162 follows Telegraph Road and Strasburg Road along a southwest–northeast alignment across the southeastern portion of the township.
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*[[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]]
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*[[Victoria Crossing at Bradford Glen]]


==Notable places==
==Notable places==
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*[[Broad Run Golfer's Club]], a [[golf course]] designed by [[Rees Jones]]
*[[Broad Run Golfer's Club]], a [[golf course]] designed by [[Rees Jones]]
*[[Humphry Marshall House]], residence of [[botanist]] [[Humphry Marshall]] located in the village of [[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]]
*[[Humphry Marshall House]], residence of [[botanist]] [[Humphry Marshall]] located in the village of [[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]]
*[[Strasburg Road]], an historic road paved in 1772-3 that runs through West Bradford
*[[Strasburg Road]], a historic road paved in 1772-3 that runs through West Bradford
*[[United Sports]], a multiple-use sports complex
*[[United Sports]], a multiple-use sports complex


==Notable residents==
==Notable people==
*Planter and judge [[John Beale Bordley]] resided at and owned Como Farm in West Bradford. The clubhouse of [[Broad Run Golfer's Club]] now sits on the ground that was formerly Como Farm.
*Planter and judge [[John Beale Bordley]] resided at and owned Como Farm in West Bradford. The clubhouse of [[Broad Run Golfer's Club]] now sits on the ground that was formerly Como Farm.
*Former [[United States]] [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]] [[John Hickman (Pennsylvania politician)|John Hickman]] was born in West Bradford.
*Former [[United States]] [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]] [[John Hickman (Pennsylvania politician)|John Hickman]] was born in West Bradford.
*The well known [[botanist]], [[Humphry Marshall]], lived in West Bradford.
*The well known [[botanist]] [[Humphry Marshall]] lived in West Bradford.
*The [[actor]] [[Claude Rains]], who earned four [[Academy Award|Oscar Nominations]] for supporting actor and portrayed Captain Renault in the film ''[[Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]'', owned the Stock Grange Farm in West Bradford. The farm had previously been in the family of the Philadelphia naturalist [[Witmer Stone]], who spent summers at Stock Grange while growing up.
*The actor [[Claude Rains]], who earned four [[Academy Award|Oscar Nominations]] for supporting actor and portrayed Captain Renault in the film ''[[Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]'', owned the Stock Grange Farm in West Bradford. The farm had previously been in the family of the Philadelphia naturalist [[Witmer Stone]], who spent summers at Stock Grange while growing up.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.westbradford.org/ West Bradford official website]
*[http://www.westbradford.org/ West Bradford official website]


{{Chester County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Chester County, Pennsylvania}}
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[[Category:Townships in Chester County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Townships in Chester County, Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 14:30, 12 May 2024

For other Pennsylvania townships with similar names, see Bradford Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation).
West Bradford Township
Township
Derbydown Homestead
Derbydown Homestead
Flag of West Bradford Township
Flag
Official seal of West Bradford Township
Seal
Official logo of West Bradford Township
Logo
Motto: 
"Between the Brandywines"
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 39°57′56″N 75°44′22″W / 39.96556°N 75.73944°W / 39.96556; -75.73944
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Established1705 (as Bradford Twp.)
Government
 • SupervisorsKevin Houghton

Laurie W. Abele
Jack M. Hines, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • Total18.60 sq mi (48.16 km2)
 • Land18.50 sq mi (47.91 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total14,316
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
12,858
 • Density695.10/sq mi (268.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19335, 19320, 19382, 19380
Area code610
FIPS code42-029-82544
Websitehttp://www.westbradford.org

West Bradford Township is a township that is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,706 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

History[edit]

There are three federal historic districts, (Marshallton, Trimbleville, and Northbrook), that are located within West Bradford Township and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Also listed are the Baily Farm, the Bradford Friends Meetinghouse, the Como Farm, the Derbydown Homestead, the Humphry Marshall House, the Marshallton Inn, and the Temple-Webster-Stoner House.[5]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km2), of which, 18.6 square miles (48.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.

Adjacent municipalities[edit]

Neighborhoods[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,558—
19401,367−12.3%
19501,53011.9%
19601,89423.8%
19702,99658.2%
19807,343145.1%
199010,40641.7%
200010,7753.5%
201012,37614.9%
202014,31615.7%
[6][7]

As of the census[8] of 2020, there were 14,706 people comprising 4,974 households residing in the township.

The population density was 773.9 inhabitants per square mile (298.8/km2). There were 4,974 housing units at an average density of 226.7 per square mile (87.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 85.6% White, 2.8% African American, 0% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 7.1% from two or more races. 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The average household size was 2.89.

Within the township, the population was spread out, with 30.4% of residents who were under the age of 19, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years.

For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a family was $162,606

Education[edit]

Public schools[edit]

West Bradford Township is served by the Downingtown Area School District, and has two elementary schools within the township:

Each of the two elementary schools serves sections of the township.[9] All of the township is zoned to Downingtown Middle School and Downingtown West High School.[10]

Transportation[edit]

US 322 westbound in West Bradford Township

As of 2021, there were 103.39 miles (166.39 km) of public roads in West Bradford Township, of which 26.82 miles (43.16 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 76.57 miles (123.23 km) were maintained by the township.[11]

U.S. Route 322 and Pennsylvania Route 162 are the numbered roads serving West Bradford Township. US 322 follows the Downingtown Pike along a northwest–southeast alignment across the northeastern portion of the township. PA 162 follows Telegraph Road and Strasburg Road along a southwest–northeast alignment across the southeastern portion of the township.

Notable places[edit]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "QuickFacts West Bradford township, Chester County, Pennsylvania".
  4. ^ West Bradford Township History & Demographics
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  7. ^ "Census 2020".
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Elementary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved June 18, 2021. - This map indicates the township limits.
  10. ^ "Secondary Attendance Boundaries" (PDF). Downingtown Area School District. Retrieved June 18, 2021. - This map indicates the borough limits.
  11. ^ "West Bradford Township map" (PDF). PennDOT. Retrieved March 13, 2023.

External links[edit]

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