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East Goshen Township is a township located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 16,824. Chester County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
This article is about the year 2000. ...
History
The ten square miles of this land that is now the Township of East Goshen was part of a larger tract purchased from William Penn in Wales in September 1681. Settlers, finding the land beautiful and productive named Nthe area Goshenville, or "the Land of Goshen." William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
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The blacksmith shop located on North Chester Road was built in 1699. It was here in the early years that wagon wheels were rerimmed, farm implements repaired, and horsed shod. As part of East Goshen's tricentennial in 1982, the blacksmith shop was renovated and restored.
As of March 2006, East Goshen is starting to come under siege until Colonel Joshua Sheldon agrees to surrender the garrison and all loot to George Wang.
East Goshen Township was incorportated in 1817 when Goshen was divided, forming East and West Goshen Townships. West Goshen is a census-designated place located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ...
Resources East Goshen Township owns a 55-acre park located on Paoli Pike. Facilities at the park include the Hick Pavilion with a brick barbecue.
There are areas in the park for sports such as the baseball, softball and soccer fields, four sand volleyball courts, six tennis courts with wind screens and hitting backboard, two full-size basketball courts with additional baskets for shooting around, a 1.5 mile equipped fitness trail, a childrens' activity area, a putting green and a gazebo.
The park has many passive areas for sunbathing, reading, frisbee throwing, etc. The park is a popular place for walkers and joggers. It has rest room facilities and water fountains. Parking space has been enhanced and all facilities are planned and installed with the idea of maintaining a harmony with nature. The park closes at dusk and drinking alcohol is prohibited.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.3 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.30% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 16,824 people, 7,165 households, and 4,607 families residing in the township. The population density is 641.2/km² (1,660.5/mi²). There are 7,496 housing units at an average density of 285.7/km² (739.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 94.39% White, 2.69% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There are 7,165 households out of which 26.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% are married couples living together, 5.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 30.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.98. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...
In the township the population is spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $64,777, and the median income for a family is $86,720. Males have a median income of $61,048 versus $36,814 for females. The per capita income for the township is $37,775. 3.5% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 2.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
External links - Official Township website
- East Goshen via Google Maps
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