London Britain Township, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
London Britain Township is a township in Chester County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. The population was 3,139 at the 2010 census. White Clay Creek Preserve
is a Pennsylvania state park in London Britain Township along White Clay Creek
.
received a charter from the King of England for a grant of land to establish a colony in the New World
. This colony was named Pennsylvania
, or Penn's Woods. The Township of London Britain was organized in 1725 from a tract of land belonging to the London Company
of Great Britain
.
, the township has a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²), all of it land. London Britain is bordered by Maryland
on the south and Delaware
on the east. The Mason–Dixon Line marks the border between the township and Maryland
. The White Clay Creek Preserve
makes up 1255 acres (507.9 ha) of the township. The White Clay Creek watershed was designated as a National Wild and Scenic River on October 24, 2000.
of 2000, there were 2,797 people, 957 households, and 829 families residing in the township. The population density
was 283.4 people per square mile (109.4/km²). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 99.2/sq mi (38.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.53% White, 0.89% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races
, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.
There were 957 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.0% were married couples
living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $93,521, and the median income for a family was $97,013. Males had a median income of $66,600 versus $44,141 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $35,761. About 2.1% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.1% 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 3,139 at the 2010 census. White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve is a Pennsylvania state park along the valley of White Clay Creek in London Britain Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park was donated by the DuPont Company in 1984 for the purpose of "preserving the diverse and unique plant and animal...
is a Pennsylvania state park in London Britain Township along White Clay Creek
White Clay Creek
White Clay Creek is an tributary of the Christina River in southern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware in the United States. It is renowned for its scenic character and is largely federally protected....
.
History
On March 14, 1681, William PennWilliam 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...
received a charter from the King of England for a grant of land to establish a colony in the New World
New World
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. This colony was named 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...
, or Penn's Woods. The Township of London Britain was organized in 1725 from a tract of land belonging to the London Company
London Company
The London Company was an English joint stock company established by royal charter by James I of England on April 10, 1606 with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.The territory granted to the London Company included the coast of North America from the 34th parallel ...
of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²), all of it land. London Britain is bordered by Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
on the south and Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
on the east. The Mason–Dixon Line marks the border between the township and Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. The White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve is a Pennsylvania state park along the valley of White Clay Creek in London Britain Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park was donated by the DuPont Company in 1984 for the purpose of "preserving the diverse and unique plant and animal...
makes up 1255 acres (507.9 ha) of the township. The White Clay Creek watershed was designated as a National Wild and Scenic River on October 24, 2000.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,797 people, 957 households, and 829 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 283.4 people per square mile (109.4/km²). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 99.2/sq mi (38.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.53% White, 0.89% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.39% 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 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.
There were 957 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.0% 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, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $93,521, and the median income for a family was $97,013. Males had a median income of $66,600 versus $44,141 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 $35,761. About 2.1% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.