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Delaware County

Population in 2011: 6,611. Population change since 2000: -5.3%
 

Males: 3,216  (48.7%)
Females: 3,395  (51.3%)

Median resident age:  35.1 years
Pennsylvania median age:  43.3 years

Zip codes: 19032.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $52,709 (it was $44,443 in 2000)
Folcroft:

$52,709
Pennsylvania:

$49,520
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,288

Folcroft borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $125,520 (it was $74,900 in 2000)
Folcroft:

$125,520
Pennsylvania:

$164,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $136,204; Detached houses: $187,661; Townhouses or other attached units: $125,227; In 2-unit structures: $106,702; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $106,702

Median gross rent in 2009: $915.

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Folcroft races chart
  • White alone - 4,301 (65.1%)
  • Black alone - 1,671 (25.3%)
  • Hispanic - 302 (4.6%)
  • Asian alone - 190 (2.9%)
  • Two or more races - 125 (1.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 9 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 6 (0.09%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.03%)

Races in Folcroft detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Folcroft: 102.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (38.9%), Italian (29.4%), German (18.5%), English (8.6%), Polish (7.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 12/1922

Elevation: 80 feet

Land area: 1.35 square miles.

Population density: 4881 people per square mile 
 
  (average).

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For population 25 years and over in Folcroft:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Folcroft borough:

  • Never married: 29.4%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

244 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 0.9% Africa, 0.7% Asia).

This borough:  3.5%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Folcroft, Pennsylvania as of May 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Folcroft to the number of sex offenders is 982 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,677 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,165 (2.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Camden, NJ (9.8 miles , pop. 79,904).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (10.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Glenolden borough, PA (0.9 miles ), Norwood borough, PA (1.0 miles ), Sharon Hill borough, PA (1.0 miles ), Darby Township, PA (1.1 miles ), Collingdale borough, PA (1.2 miles ), Prospect Park borough, PA (1.2 miles ), Tinicum Township, PA (1.3 miles ), Aldan borough, PA (1.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 75.28 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -169 (-2.4%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 455 (14.2%)

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Crime in Folcroft by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0001000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.014.40.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0303743202
per 100,000 0.042.80.043.1101.358.243.929.40.030.2
Robberies 287611271054
per 100,000 28.6114.1100.586.3159.129.1102.4146.972.560.4
Assaults 25263043333628181829
per 100,000 358.1371.0430.9618.2477.4523.4409.5264.5260.8437.6
Burglaries 28341917321813253139
per 100,000 401.1485.1272.9244.4463.0261.7190.1367.3449.2588.5
Thefts 75598510412695937362106
per 100,000 1074.3841.81220.91495.11822.91381.21360.21072.6898.41599.5
Auto thefts 4013312830231316197
per 100,000 573.0185.5445.3402.5434.0334.4190.1235.1275.3105.6
Arson 0110100013
per 100,000 0.014.314.40.014.50.00.00.014.545.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 206.0235.3229.8336.4380.7272.0241.1217.3170.7254.4

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Crime in Folcroft detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 11 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Pennsylvania average:

2.71

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Folcroft, Pennsylvania accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.5%
Pennsylvania:

8.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -514 (-6.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (14%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Work and jobs in Folcroft: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Folcroft-area historical tornado activity is above Pennsylvania state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/22/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the Folcroft borough center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1961, a category F3 tornado 21.8 miles away from the borough center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Folcroft-area historical earthquake activity is above Pennsylvania state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.7 miles away from Folcroft center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 50.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 29.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 59.4 miles away from Folcroft center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Floods: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Folcroft topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Folcroft:

  • MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; DARBY, PA)
  • DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; DREXEL HILL, PA)
  • CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; UPLAND, PA)

Political contributions by individuals in Folcroft, PA

Amtrak stations near Folcroft:

  • 7 miles: PHILADELPHIA (30TH & MARKET STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: ARDMORE (STATION RD. & LANCASTER AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: NORTH PHILADELPHIA (PHILADELPHIA, 2900 N. BROAD ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

College/University in Folcroft:

  • Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program (Full-time enrollment: 89; Location: Delmar Dr and Henderson Blvd; Public; Website: www.dciu.org/923201311081063/site/default.asp)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Folcroft:

  • Widener University-Main Campus (about 5 miles; Chester, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,333)
  • University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (about 6 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 2,704)
  • University of Pennsylvania (about 7 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 20,643)
  • Drexel University (about 7 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 15,381)
  • The University of the Arts (about 8 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 2,292)
  • The Art Institute of Philadelphia (about 8 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 2,222)
  • Thomas Jefferson University (about 8 miles; Philadelphia, PA; FT enrollment: 2,380)

Public high school in Folcroft:

Private high school in Folcroft:

  • BURN BRAE EDUCATION (Students: 15; Location: 712 HENDERSON BLVD; Grades: 5 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Folcroft:

  • Delcroft School (Students: 578; Location: 799 School Lane; Grades: KG - 8)

Private elementary/middle school in Folcroft:

  • KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 58; Location: 6 SCHOOL LN; Grades: PK - 7)
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Library in Folcroft:

  • BOROUGH OF FOLCROFT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $114,123; Location: 1725 DELMAR DR; 15,554 books; 282 audio materials; 591 video materials; 41 state licensed databases; 28 other licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Folcroft: Folcroft Borough Hall (A), Folcroft Industrial Park (B), Folcroft Station (C), Folcroft Fire Company Station 1 (D), Folcroft Library (E), Folcroft Police Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Folcroft Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Muckinipattis Creek (A), Hermesprota Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Delaware County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.2. This is about average.
City:

35.2
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.310. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.310
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.63. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.63
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 16.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.3
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 23.9. This is about average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
City:

23.9
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 21.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.0
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.7
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.2%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.2% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 22.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This borough:  2.7 people
Pennsylvania:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  69.9%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  5.3%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Folcroft, PA


4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Folcroft compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Folcroft (2011 data):

  • Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank: Folcroft Branch at 1822 Delmar Drive, branch established on 1971/04/23. Info updated 2011/07/08: Bank assets: $4,590.2 mil, Deposits: $3,659.5 mil, headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, positive income, 60 total offices

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Folcroft travel time to work - commute
Folcroft mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (82%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Delaware County Pennsylvania:


2008 Presidential Election results in Delaware County Pennsylvania:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Folcroft (based on Delaware County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 67.41%
Here67.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchJewishPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal Church
Adherents72.6%4.6%4.2%4.0%3.3%
Congregations14.5%14.8%2.7%11.5%10.6%
NameMuslim EstimateEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentOther
Adherents2.0%2.0%1.7%1.0%4.6%
Congregations1.2%6.6%5.7%1.5%30.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 103
Delaware County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 83
Delaware County:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 63
Delaware County:

1.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 313
Here:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Delaware County:

25.7%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
State:

11.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 5$16,194$38,8669$4,486
Police Protection - Officers 10$64,842$77,8106$12,282
Police - Other 0$0 15$11,308
Firefighters 0$0 1$2,157
Streets and Highways 5$15,148$36,3550$0
Health 0$0 2$1,345
Local Libraries 1$2,292$27,5049$5,956
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$4,094
Totals for Government 21$98,476$56,27245$41,628

Folcroft government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $88,000 ($13.31)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $377,000 ($57.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $250,000 ($37.82)
    All Other: $91,000 ($13.76)
  • Construction - General: $92,000 ($13.92)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($4.08)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $945,000 ($142.94)
    Sewerage: $482,000 ($72.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $246,000 ($37.21)
    Regular Highways: $219,000 ($33.13)
    Central Staff Services: $187,000 ($28.29)
    General - Other: $169,000 ($25.56)
    Parks & Recreation: $97,000 ($14.67)
    Libraries: $95,000 ($14.37)
    Fire Protection: $78,000 ($11.80)
    General Public Buildings: $71,000 ($10.74)
    Housing & Community Development: $34,000 ($5.14)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($4.84)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $24,000 ($3.63)
    Health Services - Other: $12,000 ($1.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($0.76)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Other Securities: $1,237,000 ($187.11)
    Total Federal Securities: $728,000 ($110.12)
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $727,000 ($109.97)
    Total Cash & Deposits: $627,000 ($94.84)
    Benefit Payments: $183,000 ($27.68)
    Interest Revenue: $57,000 ($8.62)
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $52,000 ($7.87)
    Local Employee Contribution: $36,000 ($5.45)
    From Local Government: $28,000 ($4.24)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $20,000 ($3.03)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($0.91)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000 ($0.45)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $97,000 ($14.67)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $88,000 ($13.31)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $9,000 ($1.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $196,000 ($29.65)
    Interest Earnings: $63,000 ($9.53)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,764,000 ($266.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $95,000 ($14.37)
    All Other: $26,000 ($3.93)
    Housing & Community Development: $5,000 ($0.76)
    General Support: $4,000 ($0.61)
  • Tax - Property: $1,147,000 ($173.50)
    NEC: $443,000 ($67.01)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,032,000 ($156.10)

5.33% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($57,574 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.33%
Pennsylvania average:

4.99%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($506 average AGI)
Delaware County:

0.10%
Pennsylvania average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Philadelphia County, PA  1.83% ($38,045 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, PA  0.56% ($82,255)
from Chester County, PA  0.53% ($71,219)


5.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($57,420 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.67%
Pennsylvania average:

5.08%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($458 average AGI)
Delaware County:

0.05%
Pennsylvania average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Philadelphia County, PA  1.15% ($37,465 average AGI)
to Chester County, PA  0.88% ($74,618)
to Montgomery County, PA  0.56% ($68,656)

Strongest AM radio stations in Folcroft:

  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIP (610 AM; 5 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WURD (900 AM; 1 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTMR (800 AM; 5 kW; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: WTMR LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDAS (1480 AM; 5 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFIL (560 AM; 5 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WWDB (860 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Folcroft:

  • WMMR (93.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WPLY (100.3 FM; MEDIA, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXTU (92.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTU LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHYY-FM (90.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WXPN (88.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNA.)
  • WPTP (96.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDAS-FM (105.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WUSL (98.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WYSP (94.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIOQ (102.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKDN (106.9 FM; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WSRN-FM (91.5 FM; SWARTHMORE, PA; Owner: SWARTHMORE COLLEGE)
  • WJJZ (106.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Folcroft:

  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WTXF-TV (Channel 29; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: FOX TV STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WELL-LP (Channel 8; WILLOW GROVE, ETC., PA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFPA-CA (Channel 28; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WPHA-LP (Channel 63; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNJS (Channel 23; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPSJ-LP (Channel 8; HAMMONTON, ETC., NJ; Owner: ENGLE BROADCASTING)
  • W40AZ (Channel 40; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W55BT (Channel 55; TALLEYVILLE, DE; Owner: MEDIACASTING LLC)
  • W33BT (Channel 33; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: MEDIACASTING LLC)
  • WNJT (Channel 52; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Folcroft, Pennsylvania:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 18
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Pennsylvania average:
  • Fatal accident count: 87
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 126
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 94
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 220
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 17

See more detailed statistics of Folcroft fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $1,000
Total average daily traffic: 14,599
Total average daily truck traffic: 675
Total future (year 1988) average daily traffic: 23,028

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Folcroft)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1560 Delmar Drive (Lat: 39.883333 Lon: -75.266667), Call Sign: WQEJ331
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/09/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Certifier: Thomas Pregmon
    Registrant: Metropolitan Communications, Inc., 309 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341, Phone: (610) 363-5858, Fax: (610) 524-9970, Email:
  • 799 School Lane (Lat: 39.883333 Lon: -75.266667), Call Sign: WQEP322
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.700 MHz, 452.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/16/2006, Expiration Date: 03/16/2016, Certifier: Thomas Pregmon
    Registrant: Radio Comms. Service, Inc., 940 Eddystone Avenue, Eddystone, PA 19022, Phone: (610) 874-7100, Fax: (610) 874-7511, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Columbia, 1810 Columbia Ave (Lat: 39.889722 Lon: -75.276667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 29.3 m, Overall height: 30.4 m, Call Sign: WQDK428
    Assigned Frequencies: 6975.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/16/2005, Expiration Date: 06/01/2015, Certifier: John B Casoria
    Registrant: Vice President, Engineerning, 2442 Michelle Drive, Tustin, CA 92780, Phone: (714) 665-2145, Fax: (714) 730-0661, Email:
  • PA-PHL5348A, 820 Ashland Ave (308416) (Lat: 39.891111 Lon: -75.277861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WQKT375
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 21925.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/04/2009, Expiration Date: 09/04/2019, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace
    Registrant: Clearwire Corporation, 1250 Eye Street, Nw, Suite 901, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 330-4011, Fax: (202) 330-4008, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Folcroft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED59$119,83117$95,05979$99,5326$20,33314$75,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$124,5001$68,00015$114,0005$13,6000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$111,7785$90,80059$126,11924$21,2505$32,200
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$104,0004$137,50040$113,8753$25,3330$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$124,0000$011$146,2732$79,0001$40,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4034.01 , 4034.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$131,6671$106,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$108,0002$117,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$89,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 4034.01 , 4034.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value


Most common first names in Folcroft, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John7971.5 years
Joseph5169.9 years
Mary4974.2 years
William4670.9 years
Margaret4475.3 years
James4069.8 years
Charles3372.1 years
Robert3068.5 years
George2872.1 years
Anna2778.6 years
Most common last names in Folcroft, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown1173.5 years
Smith974.4 years
Mclaughlin879.1 years
Kelly771.3 years
Connor661.8 years
Murphy671.5 years
Phillips676.0 years
Davis569.4 years
Gillin566.2 years
Hill552.0 years
Businesses in Folcroft, PA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Rite Aid1
Cricket Wireless1U-Haul1
FedEx1UPS1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • John P. Mccauley (2)
  • Lavonne Erick Strand (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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