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'''Broomall''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Marple Township, Pennsylvania|Marple Township]], [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 10,789 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4209248| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=December 30, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213083922/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4209248| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Broomall''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Marple Township, Pennsylvania|Marple Township]], [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 10,789 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4209248| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=December 30, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213083922/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4209248| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Broomall, PA, IMG 1430.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Broomall, looking east on West Chester Pike]]
[[File:Broomall, PA, IMG 1430.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Broomall, looking east on West Chester Pike]]
This crossroads community was renamed for the post office established to honor [[John Martin Broomall]],<ref name="In Search of Broomall"> http://marplenewtown.patch.com/blog_posts/in-search-of-broomall</ref> a 19th-century U.S. congressman, Electoral College member (at [[Ulysses S. Grant]]'s 1872 presidential election), and Chester Gas Company president from [[Upper Chichester Township]] in [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delaware County Historic Resources Survey - Report and Findings for Upper Chichester Township|url=http://www.chichesterhistory.org/BRIEF-HISTORY-OF-UPPER-CHICHESTER.pdf|website=chichesterhistory.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>
This crossroads community was renamed for the post office established to honor [[John Martin Broomall]],<ref name="In Search of Broomall"> http://marplenewtown.patch.com/blog_posts/in-search-of-broomall</ref> a 19th-century U.S. congressman, Electoral College member (at [[Ulysses S. Grant]]'s 1872 presidential election), and Chester Gas Company president from [[Upper Chichester Township]] in [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delaware County Historic Resources Survey - Report and Findings for Upper Chichester Township|url=http://www.chichesterhistory.org/BRIEF-HISTORY-OF-UPPER-CHICHESTER.pdf|website=chichesterhistory.org|access-date=25 November 2017}}</ref>


Broomall is home to Drummond Scientific Company, an innovative biotechnology company. Drummond's Pipet-Aid pipette controller, released in 1972, improved accuracy and pipetting capabilities in laboratories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drummondsci.com/|title=Precision Laboratory Pipettes &#124; Lab Equipment &#124; Drummond SCI|website=Drummond Scientific|accessdate=August 27, 2020}}</ref>
Broomall is home to Drummond Scientific Company, an innovative biotechnology company. Drummond's Pipet-Aid pipette controller, released in 1972, improved accuracy and pipetting capabilities in laboratories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drummondsci.com/|title=Precision Laboratory Pipettes &#124; Lab Equipment &#124; Drummond SCI|website=Drummond Scientific|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref>


The [[Thomas Massey House]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Thomas Massey House]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Broomall is located in northeastern Delaware County at {{Coord|39|58|18|N|75|21|17|W|type:city}} (39.971561, −75.354674).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is in the eastern part of [[Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Marple Township]] and is bordered to the east by [[Darby Creek (Pennsylvania)|Darby Creek]] and to the north by [[Pennsylvania Route 3]] (West Chester Pike). [[Pennsylvania Route 320]] (Sproul Road) is the main north–south road in the community. Broomall is {{convert|10|mi}} west of [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City]] [[Philadelphia]].
Broomall is located in northeastern Delaware County at {{Coord|39|58|18|N|75|21|17|W|type:city}} (39.971561, −75.354674).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is in the eastern part of [[Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Marple Township]] and is bordered to the east by [[Darby Creek (Pennsylvania)|Darby Creek]] and to the north by [[Pennsylvania Route 3]] (West Chester Pike). [[Pennsylvania Route 320]] (Sproul Road) is the main north–south road in the community. Broomall is {{convert|10|mi}} west of [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City]] [[Philadelphia]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|7.5|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The climate is a hot-summer [[humid continental climate]] (''Dfa'') very closely bordering a [[humid subtropical climate]] (''Cfa''). [https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U] Average monthly temperatures range from 31.9&nbsp;°F in January to 77.1&nbsp;°F in July. [https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U] The local [[hardiness zone]] is 7a.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|7.5|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The climate is a hot-summer [[humid continental climate]] (''Dfa'') very closely bordering a [[humid subtropical climate]] (''Cfa''). [https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U] Average monthly temperatures range from 31.9&nbsp;°F in January to 77.1&nbsp;°F in July. [https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U] The local [[hardiness zone]] is 7a.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> of 2000, there were 11,046 people, 4 households, and 3,148 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 3,807.1 people per square mile (1,470.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,339 housing units at an average density of 1,495.5/sq&nbsp;mi (577.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]] and 0.53% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.62% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> of 2000, there were 11,046 people, 4 households, and 3,148 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 3,807.1 people per square mile (1,470.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,339 housing units at an average density of 1,495.5/sq&nbsp;mi (577.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]] and 0.53% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.62% of the population.


There were 4 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06 people.
There were 4 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06 people.
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*[[Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius]], Lithuanian writer, poet, novelist, playwright and [[philologist]]
*[[Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius]], Lithuanian writer, poet, novelist, playwright and [[philologist]]
*[[Thomas Massey House|Thomas Massey]], English-American [[Quaker]] landowner who built the [[Thomas Massey House]]
*[[Thomas Massey House|Thomas Massey]], English-American [[Quaker]] landowner who built the [[Thomas Massey House]]
*[[David Miscavige]], leader of the [[Church of Scientology]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/archives/ | title=Archives &#124; The Philadelphia Inquirer | accessdate=August 27, 2020 | website=inquirer.com}}</ref>
*[[David Miscavige]], leader of the [[Church of Scientology]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/archives/ | title=Archives &#124; The Philadelphia Inquirer | access-date=August 27, 2020 | website=inquirer.com}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Penalty]], former lead singer of the [[Dead Kennedys]]
*[[Jeff Penalty]], former lead singer of the [[Dead Kennedys]]
*[[Barbara Ann Radnofsky]], the [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic nominee]] for the [[Texas]] [[U.S. Senate]] seat held by [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]] in 2006. She is the first woman to have won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
*[[Barbara Ann Radnofsky]], the [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic nominee]] for the [[Texas]] [[U.S. Senate]] seat held by [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]] in 2006. She is the first woman to have won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
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*[[Jeffrey Zaslow]], journalist and columnist for ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''; author or coauthor of three bestselling books.
*[[Jeffrey Zaslow]], journalist and columnist for ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''; author or coauthor of three bestselling books.
* [[Marta Kauffman]], a writer and TV producer best known for co-creating the show [[Friends]]
* [[Marta Kauffman]], a writer and TV producer best known for co-creating the show [[Friends]]
* [[Ben Seal]], managing editor of [[The American Lawyer]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/author/profile/Ben-Seal/|title=About Ben Seal|website=The American Lawyer|accessdate=August 27, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Ben Seal]], managing editor of [[The American Lawyer]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/author/profile/Ben-Seal/|title=About Ben Seal|website=The American Lawyer|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:44, 15 January 2021

Broomall, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Thomas Massey House
Thomas Massey House
Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 39°58′18″N 75°21′17″W / 39.97167°N 75.35472°W / 39.97167; -75.35472
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware
TownshipMarple
Area
 • Total
2.9 sq mi (8 km2)
 • Land2.9 sq mi (8 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
10,789
 • Density3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19008
Area code(s)610 and 484

Broomall is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,789 at the 2010 census.[1]

History

Broomall, looking east on West Chester Pike

This crossroads community was renamed for the post office established to honor John Martin Broomall,[2] a 19th-century U.S. congressman, Electoral College member (at Ulysses S. Grant's 1872 presidential election), and Chester Gas Company president from Upper Chichester Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[3]

Broomall is home to Drummond Scientific Company, an innovative biotechnology company. Drummond's Pipet-Aid pipette controller, released in 1972, improved accuracy and pipetting capabilities in laboratories.[4]

The Thomas Massey House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

Broomall is located in northeastern Delaware County at 39°58′18″N 75°21′17″W / 39.97167°N 75.35472°W / 39.97167; -75.35472 (39.971561, −75.354674).[6] It is in the eastern part of Marple Township and is bordered to the east by Darby Creek and to the north by Pennsylvania Route 3 (West Chester Pike). Pennsylvania Route 320 (Sproul Road) is the main north–south road in the community. Broomall is 10 miles (16 km) west of Center City Philadelphia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all of it land.[1] The climate is a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) very closely bordering a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U Average monthly temperatures range from 31.9 °F in January to 77.1 °F in July. PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State U The local hardiness zone is 7a.

Education

Public schools located in Broomall that are part of the Marple Newtown School District are:

  • Culbertson Elementary
  • Loomis Elementary
  • Russell Elementary
  • Worrall Elementary
  • Paxon Hollow Middle School.

Marple Newtown Senior High School is the public school for Newtown Square, Newtown Township, and Broomall, Marple Township. Paxon Hollow Middle School Participates in an annual fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand with Haverford Middle School.

See also: Marple Newtown School District

Demographics

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 11,046 people, 4 households, and 3,148 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,807.1 people per square mile (1,470.6/km2). There were 4,339 housing units at an average density of 1,495.5/sq mi (577.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.41% White, 0.63% African American, 0.10% Native American, 7.17% Asian, 0.16% from other races and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 4 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06 people.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,354, and the median income for a family was $63,902. Males had a median income of $45,181 versus $31,646 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,940. About 2.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under the age of 18.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200011,046—
201010,789−2.3%
Sources:[8][7][9]

Notable people from Broomall

References

  1. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  2. ^ http://marplenewtown.patch.com/blog_posts/in-search-of-broomall
  3. ^ "Delaware County Historic Resources Survey - Report and Findings for Upper Chichester Township" (PDF). chichesterhistory.org. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Precision Laboratory Pipettes | Lab Equipment | Drummond SCI". Drummond Scientific. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  10. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Archives | The Philadelphia Inquirer". inquirer.com. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "About Ben Seal". The American Lawyer. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
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