West Lawn, Pennsylvania

West Lawn is a former borough and current census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,715 at the 2010 census. This borough was dissolved and became part of Spring Township on January 1, 2006. Voters in both municipalities approved the dissolution during a general election vote in November 2004.

For the historic home in Lancaster, see West Lawn (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).
West Lawn, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Houses on Penn Avenue
West Lawn
Location in Pennsylvania and the United States
West Lawn
West Lawn (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°19′43″N 75°59′40″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
TownshipSpring
DissolvedJanuary 1, 2006
Area
 • Total0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
 • Land0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,715
 • Density8,600/sq mi (3,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
19609
Area code(s)610 and 484

Geography

West Lawn is located at 40°19′43″N 75°59′40″W (40.328676, −75.994407).[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all of which is land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19701,973—
19801,686−14.5%
19901,606−4.7%
20001,597−0.6%
2005 (est.)1,578
Sources:[2][3][4]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,597 people, 706 households, and 441 families living in the borough. The population density was 7,428.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,936.2/km2). There were 730 housing units at an average density of 3,395.8 per square mile (1,342.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.93% White, 1.63% African American, 1.31% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 706 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the borough, the age of the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,595, and the median income for a family was $48,854. Males had a median income of $35,956 versus $25,403 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,357. About 2.3% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wilson Senior High School and Whitfield Elementary School reside within West Lawn. Wilson is known for its excellent academics and athletics programs. Their swimming program is one of the best in the nation and is currently run by Head Coach Roy Snyder.

Well known notable natives

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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