Government & Demographics

Government

  • Form of Government: Second Class Township
  • Year Organized: 1817
  • Area: 12 square miles
  • Governing Body: Board of Supervisors
    • 5 members are elected at large for 6 year terms
  • Administration: Township Manager
    • Appointed by the Board of Supervisors

Area & Location

  • Location: Southeastern quadrant of Pennsylvania in eastern Chester County:
    • West of Philadelphia
    • North of Wilmington, Delaware
    • East of Lancaster
  • Miles of Municipal Roads: 95
  • Miles of State Roads: 28.50
  • Assessed Valuation: $1,846,316,825

Political Party Affiliation

  • Democrat: 37%
  • Independent / Other: 17%
  • Republican: 46%

Population

  • Population: 22,992
    • Male: 49.7%
    • Female: 50.3%
  • Age Group Breakdown
    • 0 to 20: 28.6%
    • 21 to 44: 40.5%
    • 45 to 64: 19.9%
    • 65 and Older: 11%
  • Median Age: 34 years