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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |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/km²). There were 4,339 housing units at an average density of 1,495.5/sq&nbsp;mi (577.7/km²). 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=http://factfinder.census.gov |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212221153/http://factfinder.census.gov/main.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-02-12 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |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/km²). There were 4,339 housing units at an average density of 1,495.5/sq&nbsp;mi (577.7/km²). 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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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web |title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 |url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |work=Population Estimates |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa?url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |archivedate=June 17, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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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

The community was a crossroads community renamed for the post office established to honor John Martin Broomall,[2] a 19th-century U.S. congressman from Upper Chichester Township.[3] Broomall is also home to innovative biotechnology company, Drummond Scientific Company. Their Pipet-Aid pipette controller, released in 1972, improving accuracy and pipetting capabilities in the lab. [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]

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. ^ "In Search of Broomall"> http://marplenewtown.patch.com/blog_posts/in-search-of-broomall
  3. ^ "Delaware County Historic Resources Survey - Report and Findings for Upper Chichester Township" (PDF). www.chichesterhistory.org. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  4. ^ https://www.drummondsci.com/
  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 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. 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. ^ http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-03/news/30583520_1_david-miscavige-scientology-lrh
  12. ^ https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/author/profile/Ben-Seal/
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