21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 7,554 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population. The racial makeup of the township was 90.51% White, 4.25% African American, 0.04% Native American, 3.78% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. There were 7,703 housing units at an average density of 646.3/sq mi (249.5/km 2). The population density was 1,719.6 people per square mile (663.9/km 2). Īs of the census of 2000, there were 20,495 people, 7,554 households, and 5,484 families residing in the township. 3.7% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. The Township experienced its most explosive growth during the 1960s and 1970s, and today can boast over 20,000 residents and a balanced mix of residential, business, office, retail, and industrial uses.*Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.0 square miles (31.2 km 2), of which, 11.9 square miles (30.9 km 2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km 2) of it (0.91%) is water.ĭemographics Historical populationĪs of the 2010 census, the township was 88.8% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.7% Asian, and 1.4% were two or more races. The farming community had grown into a suburban neighborhood. The completion of railroads in the 1830s and 1850s facilitated the delivery of goods and services to the Township, and marked the migration of many Philadelphians seeking country residences.īy 1930, West Goshen's population had risen to 1,958. Trades such as cabinet-making, tailoring, weaving, clock-making, and wool-making characterized the area. West Goshen was primarily a farming community in its early history.īefore long, many different businesses began to appear, including several women-owned enterprises. At the time of the 1820 census, West Goshen's population numbered 757.
Finally, in 1817, the Township divided into East and West Goshen Townships. In 1788, the formation of the Borough of West Chester reduced the size of Goshen. By 1704, Goshen and Westtown had become separate townships. If we continue with current conditions into 2021, it’s going to be a challenge to keep families in their apartments,” he says.The lands of Goshen were purchased in 1681 from William Penn as part of the Welsh tract of Westtown. “We really need to focus on getting people back into employment, so they can reach an income close to where they were before the pandemic. He also shared concerns about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on housing moving into 2021. Renter and landlord applications for the program can be found at īokovitz notes that the $750 monthly cap on this program is a challenge in Chester County’s rental market, but there are additional resources to bridge the gap. Also part of CARES funding provided to Pennsylvania, rent relief began to be distributed in July and will continue through the end of the year. In addition, tenants who can demonstrate that their income has decreased since the onset of COVID-19 shutdowns in March are eligible for rent relief. To get the attention of landlords, HACC is offering a $1,000 incentive to landlords who participate, which is covered by federal funds provided to HACC by the CARES Act, says Bokovitz. Working with West Chester Borough officials, Bokovitz says HACC is reaching out directly to landlords who manage apartments for vacating West Chester University students to see if there is an opportunity to support affordable housing in those apartments. The County is working to confront both of these challenges with creative solutions. “At the same time, there is an incredibly high need right now to provide affordable housing for families who have lost much of their income during COVID-19.” “With West Chester University going virtual this semester, along with other factors related to the pandemic, we are hearing of higher than normal levels of vacant rental apartments in the Borough,” says Pat Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community and Board Chair at the Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC). With the apartment rental market taking yet another unprecedented turn during COVID-19, Chester County officials are looking at ways to provide solutions for both landlords and tenants.
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