Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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| Bryn Mawr | |
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 Pembroke Hall on the campus of Bryn Mawr College
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Lower Merion |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| - land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| - water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km²), 0% |
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| - coordinates | Coordinates: |
| - elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population | 4,382 (2000) |
| Density | 7,033.7 /sq mi (2,715.7 /km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code | 610 |
  Location of Bryn Mawr in Pennsylvania
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Bryn Mawr is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue (US-30) and the border with Delaware County. Bryn Mawr is the home of Bryn Mawr College and as of the 2000 census, it had a population of 4,382. The name Bryn Mawr means "big hill" in Welsh and takes its name from an estate near Dolgellau in North Wales. This was the farm of Rowland Ellis, who emigrated to Pennsylvania from Dolgellau in 1686 to escape religious persecution.[1][2]
Until 1869 and the coming of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the town was known as Humphreysville. The town was renamed by railroad agent William H. Wilson after he acquired on behalf of the railroad the 283 acres that now comprise Bryn Mawr.
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[edit] Geography
Bryn Mawr is located at (40.021022, -75.316901).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all land and entirely within Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County.[4] However, the "Bryn Mawr" zip code (19010) covers a larger area and, as a result, the geographic term "Bryn Mawr" is often used in a sense that includes not only the CDP, but also other areas that share the zip code. These other areas include the community of Rosemont within Lower Merion Township and Radnor Township, and various other areas within Lower Merion Township, Radnor Township, and Haverford Township.[5][6]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 4,382 people, 1,404 households, and 525 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,033.7 people per square mile (2,728.9/km²). There were 1,481 housing units at an average density of 2,377.2/sq mi (922.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.57% White, 10.43% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 7.30% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. 2.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.1% were of Irish, 10.8% Italian, 6.8% German and 6.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,404 households out of which 13.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 62.6% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 8.4% under the age of 18, 48.1% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 12.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 46.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 42.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,721, and the median income for a family was $66,369. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $31,618 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,442. About 5.3% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
- John Bogle, founder and retired CEO of The Vanguard Group
- Adelaide C. Eckardt, Maryland politician
- Jim Gardner, Philadelphia WPVI-TV news anchorman
- Jayne Mansfield, actress
- Daniel Pratt Mannix IV, author of The Fox and the Hound (novel)
- Tim McCarver, sports broadcaster
- John Spagnola, former professional football player, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks
[edit] Trivia
- Bruce Springsteen performed "Thunder Road" for the first time at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, on February 5, 1975. At the time, the song was known as "Wings for Wheels," and featured remarkably different lyrics than the version released.
[edit] Education
Bryn Mawr residents of Lower Merion Township attend schools in the Lower Merion School District; all residents of the Bryn Mawr CDP are in Lower Merion Township and therefore attend LMSD schools.
Bryn Mawr address residents of Radnor Township attend schools in the Radnor Township School District; Radnor High School is the district's sole high school.
Bryn Mawr address residents of Haverford Township attend schools in the School District of Haverford Township; Haverford High School is the district's sole high school.
[edit] Points of interest
- Bryn Mawr College
- American College Arboretum
- Bryn Mawr Campus Arboretum
- Bryn Mawr Film Institute
- Harriton House
- The Main Point
[edit] References
- ^ [1] BBC: "The Quakers of Dolgellau"
- ^ Snowdonia National Park Authority. Retrieved on 2007-04-18.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Bryn Mawr CDP, Pennsylvania (map). Retrieved on 2007-04-18.
- ^ Ithan Elementary School. Radnor Township School District. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
- ^ Coopertown Elementary. Haverford Township School District. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
