Lionville-Marchwood, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Lionville-Marchwood is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Uwchlan Township
, Chester County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 6,298 at the 2000 census. Lionville is bisected by two major local highways, PA 100
and PA 113
. The area contains residential neighborhoods, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. While the census designation is Lionville-Marchwood, Lionville is officially the village that is part of Uwchlan Township. Marchwood refers only to the housing development begun in the early 1960s that is located south of the 100-113 intersection. The original name of the village was Welsh Pool but to honor the local Red Lion Inn the name was changed to Lionville, since a Red Lion, Pennsylvania, already existed. The area of Lionville along Village Avenue is a protected historic district. The Friends Meeting House
was used as a hospital by the Continental Army
. Lionville has an independent zip code, and post office, however it has never had mail delivery. Many of the long-term residents who picked up mail at the now closed general store, or fire station, locations now use a Downingtown address. Because much of the area also falls under the Exton
zip code, many Lionville-Marchwood businesses use the Exton name instead, especially if they do not have other locations in the area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 6,298 people, 2,574 households, and 1,719 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,542.9 people per square mile (980.5/km²). There were 2,645 housing units at an average density of 1,068.0/sq mi (411.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.32% White, 2.56% African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.
There were 2,574 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.1% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $63,677, and the median income for a family was $73,500. Males had a median income of $51,294 versus $33,199 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $33,003. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
and is home to three schools: Lionville Elementary, Lionville Middle, and Downingtown East High School.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Uwchlan Township
Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania
Uwchlan Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,088 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Uwchlan Township is located at at an elevation of . According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Adjacent...
, Chester County
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 6,298 at the 2000 census. Lionville is bisected by two major local highways, PA 100
Pennsylvania Route 100
Pennsylvania Route 100 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that runs from U.S. Route 202 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Route 309 in Pleasant Corners, Pennsylvania....
and PA 113
Pennsylvania Route 113
Pennsylvania Route 113 is a long state route in eastern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 30 Business in Downingtown. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 611 in Tinicum Township...
. The area contains residential neighborhoods, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. While the census designation is Lionville-Marchwood, Lionville is officially the village that is part of Uwchlan Township. Marchwood refers only to the housing development begun in the early 1960s that is located south of the 100-113 intersection. The original name of the village was Welsh Pool but to honor the local Red Lion Inn the name was changed to Lionville, since a Red Lion, Pennsylvania, already existed. The area of Lionville along Village Avenue is a protected historic district. The Friends Meeting House
Uwchlan Meetinghouse
Uwchlan Meetinghouse is a historic Quaker meeting house on N. Village Avenue in Lionville, Pennsylvania.It was built in 1756 and added to the National Register in 1973....
was used as a hospital by the Continental Army
Continental Army
The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in...
. Lionville has an independent zip code, and post office, however it has never had mail delivery. Many of the long-term residents who picked up mail at the now closed general store, or fire station, locations now use a Downingtown address. Because much of the area also falls under the Exton
Exton, Pennsylvania
Exton is a census-designated place in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population was 4,842 at the 2010 census. The Exton Square Mall is located within Exton along with several other shopping centers, making Exton the major shopping district in Chester...
zip code, many Lionville-Marchwood businesses use the Exton name instead, especially if they do not have other locations in the area.
Geography
Lionville-Marchwood is located at 40°3′10"N 75°38′43"W (40.052833, -75.645237).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,298 people, 2,574 households, and 1,719 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,542.9 people per square mile (980.5/km²). There were 2,645 housing units at an average density of 1,068.0/sq mi (411.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.32% White, 2.56% African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.
There were 2,574 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.1% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $63,677, and the median income for a family was $73,500. Males had a median income of $51,294 versus $33,199 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $33,003. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Lionville-Marchwood is located in the Downingtown Area School DistrictDowningtown Area School District
The Downingtown Area School District is a school district based in Downingtown, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The district operates ten Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools and two High Schools, soon to be four...
and is home to three schools: Lionville Elementary, Lionville Middle, and Downingtown East High School.