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Caln, PA

Caln Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,428 at the 2020 census. The township was founded by settlers from Calne, Wiltshire in England in 1714; the relationship between Calne and Wiltshire continues in the present since the two are sister cities. Caln is a township of the First Class, and the governing body is a Board of Commissioners. The township also owns Ingleside Golf Club and over 200 acres (0.81 km2) of green space and parks.

Atop of a hill overlooking Coatesville and located in Caln, the historic Coatesville VA Medical Center (a major Veterans Administration hospital) provides care to approximately 20,000 veterans in the region annually. Brandywine Hospital, which resided in Caln Township, was abruptly closed in January 2022 by West Reading-based Tower Health after systemwide financial difficulties. The hospital primarily served northwestern Chester County.

Caln Township is part of Coatesville Area School District (CASD). The western end of the township along U.S. Business 30 is sometimes referred to as the Village of Caln. Historically, there were places referred to as Reeceville (northwestern corner), Ingleside (between Caln and Thorndale), Bondsville (north of Thorndale), and Galagherville between Thorndale and Downingtown in the township. The names of these communities have since fallen out of usage, except for local road names and CASD’s Reeceville Elementary School.

The Caln Meeting House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Carver Court, a historically African American housing development completed in 1944, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 8.8 square miles (23 km2), of which 0.11% is water.

Caln places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. For a more structured wellness experience, Vital Touch Wellness offers a range of health services tailored to individual needs. Chester County Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Check out Everybody Yoga & Wellness for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. The Coatesville YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Touch of Class Dance Studio offers dance classes that promote physical fitness. 
 

Top sites in Caln, PA include the Penn Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Franklin Institute.

Population: 14,428 (2020). Area: 8.91 sq mi (23.09 km2). Elevation: Varies (around 300-400 feet). Main ZIP Code: 19320. Main Area Code(s): 610, 484. 
 

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What is the history of Caln, PA?

​Nearly 75 years before the Declaration of Independence was conceived, settlers from Calne England were declaring their independence in the heart of what is today Chester County. Their settlement was "namesaked" Caln, and became Caln Township, one of the original townships in Chester County. Five other townships were eventually carved from Caln; East Caln, West Caln, East Brandywine, West Brandywine, and Valley Townships. 

Is Caln Township, PA good place to live?

Caln Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 14,430. Caln Township is in Chester County. Living in Caln Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Caln Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Caln Township and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What are the demographics of Caln Township, PA?

With 14,977 people, Caln is the 164th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Caln racial/ethnic groups are White (71.8%) followed by Black (16.3%) and Hispanic (7.0%). In 2022, the median household income of Caln households was $101,726. Caln households made slightly more than Hampden households ($101,603) and Parkesburg households ($101,308) . However, 4.1% of Caln families live in poverty.

Sources

Township of Caln

Wikipedia

Niche

Pennsylvania Demographics

Penn Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Franklin Institute

Vital Touch Wellness

Chester County Hospital

Anytime Fitness

Everybody Yoga & Wellness

Coatesville YMCA

Touch of Class Dance Studio

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