West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Borough of West Conshohocken
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West Conshohocken Borough Hall
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Location of West Conshohocken in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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 Borough of West Conshohocken
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of West Conshohocken
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,320 |
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(2019)
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1,432 |
| • Density | 1,696.68/sq mi (654.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19428
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-82736 |
| Website | https://westconsho.com/ |
West Conshohocken is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2010 census.
Its sister community is Conshohocken, located across the Schuylkill River. Montgomery County's seat, Norristown, is located approximately two miles north of, and on the opposite side of the river from, West Conshohocken.
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History
West Conshohocken was incorporated October 6, 1874, from land taken almost equally from Lower and Upper Merion Townships. As a river borough, there were a large number of mills and other industries utilizing water power. Dougherty Quarry was a prosperous business, producing stone of superior quality known as Conshohocken or Merion Blue. It was much sought after for public buildings, and was shipped by rail throughout the East Coast before supplies were exhausted in the mid-20th century.
With its proximity to highways I-76 and I-476, also known as the Blue Route, West Conshohocken and its sister Conshohocken have experienced moderate office and retail development. West Conshohocken has mid and high-rise commercial development along its waterfront, which in recent years has also spread across the river to Conshohocken's waterfront.
Geography
West Conshohocken is located at 40°4′10″N 75°18′57″W / 40.06944°N 75.31583°W (40.069509, -75.315755).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (4.49%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Conshohocken has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Average monthly temperatures range from 32.1°F in January to 76.6°F in July. [1] The local hardiness zone is 7a.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,462 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,666 | 14.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,958 | 17.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,202 | 12.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,331 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,579 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,464 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,482 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,254 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,194 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,516 | −30.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,294 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,446 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,320 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,493 | 13.1% | |
As of the 2010 census, the borough was 90.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.3% Asian, and 1.7% were two or more races. 3.6% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry
Transportation
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I-76/Schuylkill Expressway eastbound in West Conshohocken
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As of 2012, there were 11.29 miles (18.17 km) of public roads in West Conshohocken, of which 4.76 miles (7.66 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 6.53 miles (10.51 km) were maintained by the borough.
West Conshohocken is the location of one of the major highway junctions of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including the interchange of the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) and I-76's Blue Route. PA Route 23 also traverses the borough, providing local access.
SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to West Conshohocken along Route 95, which runs between Gulph Mills and Willow Grove. The Conshohocken station serving SEPTA Regional Rail's Manayunk/Norristown Line is located across the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken.
Education
West Conshohocken pupils are assigned to schools in the Upper Merion Area School District. Residents have access to the Conshohocken Free Library.
Healthcare
The area is served by two hospitals, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Suburban Community Hospital.
Companies and organizations
- ASTM International
- Collectables Records and Alpha Video
- Connelly Foundation
- Cheswold Lane Asset Management
See also
In Spanish: West Conshohocken para niños
