Haverford Township, Pennsylvania
Haverford Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
| Location in Delaware County and the state of Pennsylvania Location in Delaware County and the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Founded | 1682 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.0 sq mi (26 km2) |
| • Land | 10.0 sq mi (26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 49,982 |
| • Density | 4,998.2/sq mi (1,929.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 19041, 19083 |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| Website | Haverford Township |
Haverford Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. The population was 49,982 at the 2020 census.
History[edit | edit source]
Haverford Township was founded in 1682 and is one of the oldest townships in Pennsylvania. The name "Haverford" is derived from the town of Haverfordwest in Wales. The area was originally settled by Welsh Quakers.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Haverford Township is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km²), all of it land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 49,982 people, 18,224 households, and 12,917 families residing in the township. The population density was 4,998.2 people per square mile (1,929.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 88.5% White, 3.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.0% Asian, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
Education[edit | edit source]
Haverford Township is served by the School District of Haverford Township. The district operates several elementary schools, one middle school, and Haverford High School.
Parks and Recreation[edit | edit source]
The township maintains several parks and recreational facilities, including the Haverford Reserve, a large park with trails, sports fields, and a community recreation center.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- John B. Kelly Sr., Olympic rower and father of actress Grace Kelly
- Jim Croce, singer-songwriter
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