Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Kennett Square is a borough located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Known as the Mushroom Capital of the World, it is also the birthplace of Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Herb Pennock (The Knight Of Kennett Square). As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,273.

Geography

Kennett Square is located at 39°50'39" North, 75°42'38" West (39.844104, -75.710654). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,273 people, 1,868 households, and 1,242 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,801.7/km² (4,679.2/mi²). There are 1,967 housing units at an average density of 672.1/km² (1,745.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 73.58% White, 10.26% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 12.48% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. 27.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,868 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% are non-families. 28.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.39. In the borough the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.8 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $46,523, and the median income for a family is $54,948. Males have a median income of $35,978 versus $27,246 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $22,292. 9.0% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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