Aston Township, Pennsylvania
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Aston Township is a township in Delaware County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. As one of the first townships incorporated in Pennsylvania, the present-day boundaries of Aston were drawn in 1945 when the northwestern portion of the township, seceded from the township over a proposed tax hike, and formed the borough of Chester Heights
. The population was 16,203 at the 2000 census. Neumann University (est. 1965), a private co-educational Franciscan college located on the grounds of Our Lady of Angels Convent, is located in the northern portion of the township. Down the road from Neumann University is IceWorks
Skating Complex, where the Neumann University Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams play their home games. Neumann Men's Hockey won the NCAA Division III National Title in 2009, defeating Gustavus in the Championship Game 4-1 in Lake Placid, NY.
IceWorks
currently has four outstanding Olympic figure skaters training on their ice every day. Tanith Belbin
, Ben Agosto, Oksana Domnina
, and Maxim Shabalin
all train in IceWorks as preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
A former inn, the Five Star Inn, located at the Township's "Five Points" intersection, served as an overnight quarters for British General Lord Cornwallis during the Battle of the Brandywine in 1777. It was destroyed in the mid-1950s by an uncontrolled fire. A new veterans memorial, dedicated to all veterans who lived in the township (and present-day Chester Heights prior to 1948) from the American Revolution
to the present-day Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with Aston Township EMTs, Police, and Firefighters killed in the line of duty, has been built at the same intersection, opposite the former inn site. A unveiling ceremony occurred on November 11, 2006, with the formal dedication ceremony on April 28, 2007.
, the township has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), all land, though the Chester Creek and its western branch (which merges with the main branch in the township's Lenni section), a tributary of the Delaware River
, flows through the township. The township is covered by two ZIP Codes: 19014 (Aston Post Office, which also covers parts of Upper Chichester
and Bethel Townships
not covered under the current Boothwyn
, Pennsylvania
and the new Garnet Valley
post offices) and 19063 (Media
).
of 2000, there were 16,203 people, 5,838 households, and 4,285 families residing in the township. The population density
was 2,825.8 people per square mile (1,091.8/km²). There were 5,978 housing units at an average density of 1,042.6/sq mi (402.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.66%
(U.S. Census)|White], 1.48% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races
, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 5,838 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $57,150, and the median income for a family was $64,938. Males had a median income of $45,585 versus $32,512 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $23,206. About 2.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
. There are four Elementary schools, Aston Elementary, Coeburn Elementary, Parkside Elementary and Pennell Elementary. One middle school, Northley Middle. The high school in this district is Sun Valley High School, home of the Vanguards.
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
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. As one of the first townships incorporated in Pennsylvania, the present-day boundaries of Aston were drawn in 1945 when the northwestern portion of the township, seceded from the township over a proposed tax hike, and formed the borough of Chester Heights
Chester Heights, Pennsylvania
Chester Heights is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,481 at the 2000 census. Most of the borough lies south of U.S...
. The population was 16,203 at the 2000 census. Neumann University (est. 1965), a private co-educational Franciscan college located on the grounds of Our Lady of Angels Convent, is located in the northern portion of the township. Down the road from Neumann University is IceWorks
Ice Works
IceWorks is an ice arena in Aston, Pennsylvania USA, 15 minutes South of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 10 minutes North of Wilmington, Delaware. IceWorks Skating Complex opened in October of 1997...
Skating Complex, where the Neumann University Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams play their home games. Neumann Men's Hockey won the NCAA Division III National Title in 2009, defeating Gustavus in the Championship Game 4-1 in Lake Placid, NY.
IceWorks
Ice Works
IceWorks is an ice arena in Aston, Pennsylvania USA, 15 minutes South of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 10 minutes North of Wilmington, Delaware. IceWorks Skating Complex opened in October of 1997...
currently has four outstanding Olympic figure skaters training on their ice every day. Tanith Belbin
Tanith Belbin
Tanith Jessica Louise Belbin is a Canadian-American ice dancer. Though born in Canada, she holds dual citizenship and has competed for the United States since she began skating with Benjamin Agosto in 1998. With Agosto, Belbin is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World medalist,...
, Ben Agosto, Oksana Domnina
Oksana Domnina
Oksana Alexandrovna Domnina is a Russian ice dancer. She and partner Maxim Shabalin are the 2010 Olympic bronze medalists, the 2009 World Champions, the 2008 & 2010 European Champions, the 2007 Grand Prix Final champions, and three-time Russian national champions.-Career:Domnina began skating at...
, and Maxim Shabalin
Maxim Shabalin
Maxim Andreevich Shabalin is a Russian ice dancer. He and partner Oksana Domnina are the 2010 Olympic bronze medalists, the 2009 World Champions, the 2008 & 2010 European Champions, the 2007 Grand Prix Final champions, and three-time Russian national champions.- Career :Shabalin began skating...
all train in IceWorks as preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
A former inn, the Five Star Inn, located at the Township's "Five Points" intersection, served as an overnight quarters for British General Lord Cornwallis during the Battle of the Brandywine in 1777. It was destroyed in the mid-1950s by an uncontrolled fire. A new veterans memorial, dedicated to all veterans who lived in the township (and present-day Chester Heights prior to 1948) from the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
to the present-day Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with Aston Township EMTs, Police, and Firefighters killed in the line of duty, has been built at the same intersection, opposite the former inn site. A unveiling ceremony occurred on November 11, 2006, with the formal dedication ceremony on April 28, 2007.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the township has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), all land, though the Chester Creek and its western branch (which merges with the main branch in the township's Lenni section), a tributary of the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
, flows through the township. The township is covered by two ZIP Codes: 19014 (Aston Post Office, which also covers parts of Upper Chichester
Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania
Upper Chichester Township is a civil township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,842 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and Bethel Townships
Bethel Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Bethel Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,421 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
not covered under the current Boothwyn
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
Boothwyn is a census-designated place in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,206 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Boothwyn is located at ....
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and the new Garnet Valley
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
Garnet Valley was founded in late 2006 addition of an additional Garnet Valley "city name" for the 19061 zip code. The name was created in for residents of Bethel Township and Concord Township who are within the 19061 zip code to distinguish themselves from residents of Upper Chichester Township...
post offices) and 19063 (Media
Media, Pennsylvania
The borough of Media is the county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania and is located west of Philadelphia. Media was incorporated in 1850 at the same time that it was named the county seat. The population was 5,533 at the 2000 census. Its school district is the Rose Tree Media School District...
).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 16,203 people, 5,838 households, and 4,285 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,825.8 people per square mile (1,091.8/km²). There were 5,978 housing units at an average density of 1,042.6/sq mi (402.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.66%
(U.S. Census)|White], 1.48% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 5,838 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the township the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $57,150, and the median income for a family was $64,938. Males had a median income of $45,585 versus $32,512 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township was $23,206. About 2.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Aston Township is a part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictPenn-Delco School District
The Penn-Delco School District is a public education school district in Delaware County, Pennsylvania that encompasses the following municipalities: Aston Township, Brookhaven Borough, and Parkside Borough.Started in 1960 by Dr. William G...
. There are four Elementary schools, Aston Elementary, Coeburn Elementary, Parkside Elementary and Pennell Elementary. One middle school, Northley Middle. The high school in this district is Sun Valley High School, home of the Vanguards.
Notable residents
- Tanith BelbinTanith BelbinTanith Jessica Louise Belbin is a Canadian-American ice dancer. Though born in Canada, she holds dual citizenship and has competed for the United States since she began skating with Benjamin Agosto in 1998. With Agosto, Belbin is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World medalist,...
and Ben Agosto, 2006 Olympic silver medalists in Figure Skating, reside and train in Aston. - Tim GlombCKY CrewThe Camp Kill Yourself Crew are a group of friends and relatives centered around Bam Margera, many of whom are from or located in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania...
states that he is from Aston on the Viva La BamViva La BamViva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
Season 1 commentary. - Adam Pecorari and Robbie PecorariRobbie PecorariRoberto "Robbie" Pecorari is an American racing driver from Aston, Pennsylvania.One of America's most successful young karters, he won numerous regional and national World Karting Association and Stars of Karting championships before moving up to cars in late 2003...
, American road racers (and brothers), are both Aston residents. - Michael Antonini, a pitcher for the New York Mets was raised in Aston.
External links
- Aston Township
- Aston Weather
- Aston Township at DelawareCountyPA.com
- Aston Community Web Portal
- Aston Public Library
- Green Ridge Fire Department
- Aston Beechwood Fire Department
- Penn Delco School District
- Early history of Aston Township, Pennsylvania
- Old Aston Township
- Aston Township charitable and current events