Boothwyn, Pennsylvania

Boothwyn is a town located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,206.

Geography

\nBoothwyn is located at 39°50'6" North, 75°26'40" West (39.835115, -75.444507)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 5,206 people, 2,047 households, and 1,367 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,634.2/km² (4,236.1/mi²). There are 2,126 housing units at an average density of 667.4/km² (1,729.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 90.70% White, 6.13% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.67% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,047 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 26.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.12. In the town the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $46,433, and the median income for a family is $60,096. Males have a median income of $41,793 versus $29,962 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,811. 6.2% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.2% are under the age of 18 and 7.1% are 65 or older.