West Vincent Township, Pennsylvania
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West Vincent Township is a township in Chester County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 4,567 at the 2010 census.
, the township has a total area of 17.8 square miles (46.1 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.22%, is water. West Vincent Township is divided from East Vincent Township by French Creek
; these two townships were combined as Vincent Township until 1832.
An interesting feature of West Vincent Township is its "missing quarter". In 1715, founder Sir Mathias Vincent and others failed to pay taxes to William Penn
, who took them to court. In the end, 467 acres (1.9 km²) in southern West Vincent Township were seized and given to Upper Uwchlan Township
. This is shown in modern days by Pennsylvania Route 401
, which, while travelling straight, leaves this township but soon re-enters it.
of 2000, there were 3,170 people, 1,077 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density
was 178.6 people per square mile (69.0/km²). There were 1,121 housing units at an average density of 63.2/sq mi (24.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.60% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races
, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 1,077 households out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples
living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $92,024, and the median income for a family was $106,223. Males had a median income of $70,670 versus $42,371 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $43,500. About 3.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
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 4,567 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 17.8 square miles (46.1 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.22%, is water. West Vincent Township is divided from East Vincent Township by French Creek
French Creek (Schuylkill River)
French Creek, once known as Saukanac Creek, is a tributary of the Schuylkill River in Berks and Chester counties, Pennsylvania in the United States.French Creek travels through French Creek State Park and joins the Schuylkill in Phoenixville...
; these two townships were combined as Vincent Township until 1832.
An interesting feature of West Vincent Township is its "missing quarter". In 1715, founder Sir Mathias Vincent and others failed to pay taxes to William Penn
William Penn
William Penn was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful...
, who took them to court. In the end, 467 acres (1.9 km²) in southern West Vincent Township were seized and given to Upper Uwchlan Township
Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania
Upper Uwchlan Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,227 at the 2010 census. The township included the community of Milford Mills before it was inundated by the creation of the Marsh Creek Dam in 1972....
. This is shown in modern days by Pennsylvania Route 401
Pennsylvania Route 401
Pennsylvania Route 401 is a short east–west state route in Berks and Chester counties, located in southeast Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 23 in Caernarvon Township, across the county line from Elverson. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
, which, while travelling straight, leaves this township but soon re-enters it.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,170 people, 1,077 households, and 872 families residing in the township. 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 178.6 people per square mile (69.0/km²). There were 1,121 housing units at an average density of 63.2/sq mi (24.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.60% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% 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 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 1,077 households out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% 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, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $92,024, and the median income for a family was $106,223. Males had a median income of $70,670 versus $42,371 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 township was $43,500. About 3.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.