West Bradford township, Pennsylvania
West Bradford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Bradford township is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,780. The land area covers 18.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,780 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,118 | ±200 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,163 | ±216 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,118 | ±200 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $487,500 | ±$25,626 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,348 | ±$947 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $160,514 | ±$13,776 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,949 | ±$6,867 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 457 | ±205 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,275 | ±465 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.8% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,857 (2024)
ID: 133720
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
1385 CAMPUS DR, DOWNINGTOWN PA 19335-3690
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GUS Population: 560,745 (2024)
ID: 133449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
313 W MARKET ST, STE 6202, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Exton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Collegeville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Aston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilmington, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kennett Square, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chester County Intermediate Unit
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335 |
4845935950
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DOWNINGTOWN LIBRARY COMPANY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 122 WALLACE AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA, 19335 |
(610) 269-2741
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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College | 6.3 mi away | University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA, 19383 |
6104361000
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COATESVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 501 E LINCOLN HIGHWAY, COATESVILLE, PA, 19320 |
(610) 384-4115
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Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
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College | 7.9 mi away | 750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, 19341 |
8005143554
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WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 415 NORTH CHURCH ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380 |
(610) 696-1721
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Automotive Training Center-Exton
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College | 7.9 mi away | 114 Pickering Way, Exton, PA, 19341-1310 |
6103636716
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CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 450 EXTON SQUARE PARKWAY, EXTON, PA, 19341 |
(610) 280-2600
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Immaculata University
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College | 9.1 mi away | 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA, 19345 |
6106474400
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KENNETT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 216 EAST STATE STREET, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19348 |
(610) 444-2702
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at W CHESTER 2 NW, PA US, located 4.4 miles from West Bradford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 19.7° | 29.6° | 3.65" | 7.9" |
| February | 42.5° | 21.2° | 31.9° | 3.12" | 13.2" |
| March | 50.9° | 28.7° | 39.8° | 4.61" | 4.1" |
| April | 63.2° | 38.1° | 50.7° | 3.78" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.0° | 48.6° | 60.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.2° | 63.7° | 75.0° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 61.6° | 73.0° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 53.7° | 65.9° | 5.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.1° | 41.4° | 53.7° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.9° | 31.8° | 43.4° | 3.55" | 0.5" |
| December | 44.4° | 25.2° | 34.8° | 4.72" | 4.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshallton CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Thorndale CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Downingtown borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Unionville CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Caln CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Modena borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202982544. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.