Toughkenamon

Toughkenamon is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,492 at the 2010 census. The area known as Toughkenamon was originally inhabited by Lenape Native Americans who spoke Unami. It was an early industrial center due to its strategic location on the old Baltimore Pike between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Philadelphia & Baltimore Central Railroad (now East Penn Railroad) parallels Baltimore Pike, originally crossing the Pennsylvania Rail Road in Avondale. The CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which 0.48% is water. At the 2020 census there were 1,479 people in 393 households, including 301 families, in the CDP. The average household size was 3.21. The median income for a CDP was $38,500 for males and $18,000 for females. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 187.9/sq mi (71.8/km²). The racial makeup of the C DP was 73.55% White, 2.62% African American, 0.10% Native American,0.83% Asian, 20.56% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.56%. The fact that the original Tough Kenamon settlers maintained water-filled trenches is evidence that they had dialogue and an understanding of the importance of the burn. The traditional burn was an ancient way to increase yields.

History

The area known as Toughkenamon was originally inhabited by Lenape Native Americans who spoke Unami. The characteristics of the interactions between settlers and Lenapes was a microcosm of the conflicts that would occur in the future. It was an early industrial center due to its strategic location on the old Baltimore Pike between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., easy access to raw materials such as wood, water and ore. Even today, businesses critical to national wholesale distribution of perishable foods are located in and near the village of Tough Kenamon. The town is located in New Garden Township, Delaware County, and was once part of Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is located on Dochcanamon Hill, a hill that has been quarried for centuries. The village was once known as Tokenamon, Taukenamon, Taughlikenemon, or Toughkenamon. It has a population of about 2,000. The city's name is derived from the word Tough, which means "tough" or "marsh" in the Lenape language, which is a form of "unami" (pronounced "un-ami"). The town's name was first used in 1706 by Thomas and Mary Rowland, who were perhaps the first settlers who purchased lands in the township. The township is now part of Delaware County and is home to the town of New Garden, a town of about 1,000 people, and the city of Delaware, a city of about 3,500.

Geography

Toughkenamon is located at 39°4948N 75°4532W (39.829874, -75.758847).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which 0.48% is water. The town has a population of 1,816. The CDP is located in the eastern part of the state. The city's population is 1,788. It has a latitude of 39.4°N, and a longitude of 75.5°W. It is the only town in the state to have a population over 1,000. The population of Toughkenamon was 1,081 at the 2010 census. The area has a water content of 0.4% (0.2% of the city's surface) and a dryness of 1.3% (1.7% of its surface) of the town's surface. It also has an altitude of 39°N and 75°W, and has a land mass of 5.4 square miles (11.2 km²) and 0.8 square miles (5 km3) The town's elevation is 39°S, 75°E, and its water content is 0.6 sq m (1 meter) and 1.7 sq miles (2.0 mi).

Transportation

Toughkenamon is located east of Pennsylvania Route 41 in Avondale on the old Baltimore Pike, a few miles west-southwest of Kennett Square. The Philadelphia & Baltimore Central Railroad (now East Penn Railroad) parallels Baltimore Pike. Interstate 95, U.S. 1, Pennsylvania 41, and U.S. 30 are used as approaches to Toughkenamon. New Garden Airport is northeast on Tough Kenamon Hill. East Penn railroad now connects Toughkenamon to the national freight network at Chadd's Ford. The town is located on the former Baltimore & Philadelphia Central Railroad line, originally crossing the Pennsylvania Rail Road in Avondsale. It is located in the Philadelphia suburbs, near the city of Philadelphia and the suburbs of Baltimore and Baltimore Heights, and near the town of Baltimore Heights. The city of Baltimore is the site of the city's largest public housing development, the City of Baltimore Center, which opened in the 1950s and 1960s. It has a population of about 3,000. The area is known for its scenic beauty and natural scenery, including Toughkenaman Hill, a small hill that overlooks the city. It also has a number of historic buildings, including the Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad Station, which was built in the early 20th century, and the former Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railway station, which is now part of the East Penn Rail Road. It was built to connect the city to the rest of the country. The old Baltimore & Baltimore Railroad line is now a part of East Penn.

Demographics

At the 2020 census there were 1,479 people in 393 households, including 301 families, in the CDP. The median household income was $61,109 and the median family income was$62,984. None of the families and 4.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 17.3% of those over 64. The racial makeup of the C DP was 73.55% White, 2.62% African American, 0.10% Native American,0.83% Asian, 20.56% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.56%. The population distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 14,3% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% 65 or older. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.5 males. The population density was 664.8 people per square mile (255.5/km²). There were 393 housing units at an average density of 187.9/sq mi (71.8/ km²) The median age was 32 years. The CDP is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to New Jersey. The Turnpix is on the U.S. Route 1 corridor.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Toughkenamon, Chester County, Pennsylvania = 27.7. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 16. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Toughkenamon = 4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,815 individuals with a median age of 32.1 age the population grows by 10.77% in Toughkenamon, Chester County, Pennsylvania population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 710 residents per square mile of area (270/km²). There are average 3.51 people per household in the 404 households with an average household income of $90,704 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.40% of the available work force and has dropped -4.83% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 23.94%. The number of physicians in Toughkenamon per 100,000 population = 279.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Toughkenamon = 44.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 21.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 97. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 201. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 21 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 47, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Toughkenamon, Chester County, Pennsylvania which are owned by the occupant = 55.02%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 43 years with median home cost = $276,310 and home appreciation of -2.87%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $15.02 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,754 per student. There are 15.2 students for each teacher in the school, 811 students for each Librarian and 337 students for each Counselor. 2.94% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.22% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.62% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).