Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania

Bradford Woods
Borough
Intersection at the center of the community
Official name: Borough of Bradford Woods
Named for: Thomas Bradford
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny
Elevation 1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates 40°39′09″N 80°04′55″W / 40.65250°N 80.08194°W / 40.65250; -80.08194Coordinates: 40°39′09″N 80°04′55″W / 40.65250°N 80.08194°W / 40.65250; -80.08194
Area 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 - land 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 - water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2), 0%
Population 1,171 (2010)
Density 1,171 / sq mi (452.1 / km2)
Incorporated May 3, 1915
Mayor Robert Murray
Timezone EST (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 15015
Area code 724
School District North Allegheny
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Website: http://www.bradfordwoodspa.org

Bradford Woods is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 1,171 at the 2010 census.[1] It is part of the North Allegheny School District and participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library. It is home to Bradford Woods Elementary School, which is in the North Allegheny School District.

Geography

Bradford Woods is located at 40°38′9″N 80°4′55″W / 40.63583°N 80.08194°W / 40.63583; -80.08194.[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all of it land. Its average elevation is 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level.[3]

History

Bradford Woods, originally settled as a summer getaway, was incorporated as a borough on May 3, 1915, from Marshall Township.[4] The Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle (Harmony Line) interurban railway previously ran through Bradford Woods, where Forest Road is today. It provided a direct route to Pittsburgh. A home rule government was established in 1974.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920213—
193037073.7%
19403741.1%
195045822.5%
196086689.1%
197097012.0%
19801,26430.3%
19901,3295.1%
20001,149−13.5%
20101,1711.9%
Est. 20141,174[6]0.3%
Sources:[7][8][9][10][11]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 464 households, and 373 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,283.2 people per square mile (492.9/km²). There were 478 housing units at an average density of 533.8 per square mile (205.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.61% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 464 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 39.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $92,820, and the median income for a family was $100,329. Males had a median income of $70,313 versus $43,125 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $51,462. About 1.1% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The local government of Bradford Woods occupies offices in Fithian Hall (the fire hall). The current mayor is Robert "Bob" Murray.[12]

Bradford Woods Borough serves its residents with a local fire company, No. 115. The chief is Michael Slater and the President is Robert Farrell.[13] The fire hall is utilized for many different events, including the Couples Club plays and meetings, bingo nights, and the yearly spaghetti dinner.

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