Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States, ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Places: Pennsylvania", "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Willow Street CDP, Pennsylvania", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Willow_Street,_Pennsylvania&oldid=981981930, Census-designated places in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 October 2020, at 14:43. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. [4] It is primarily in West Lampeter Township, with a portion extending west into Pequea Township. The community received its name because of these trees. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Game & Entertainment Centers, Bowling Alleys. It is split into two one-way streets, with the northbound lanes following the original main street through the town, and the southbound lanes running four blocks to the west. U.S. Route 222 joins PA 272 in the north part of the CDP (shown as "Mylin Corners" on USGS topographic maps) and leads north into Lancaster but southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Quarryville. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Willow Street, Pennsylvania on Tripadvisor: See 78 traveler reviews and photos of Willow Street tourist attractions. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.26% White, 0.37% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.4 males. It is bordered to the east by the village of Lampeter. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. Favorite Share More Directions Sponsored Topics. It is bordered to the east by the village of Lampeter. As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 7,258 people, 3,203 households, and 2,091 families living in the CDP. It is the location of the Hans Herr House, the oldest homestead in Lancaster County, and also the Martin Meylin Gunshop, where the long rifle was first made. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 42.4% who were 65 years of age or older. PA 272 leads north 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Lancaster, the county seat, and south 15 miles (24 km) to Wakefield. Willow Street is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. There were 3,203 households, out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. Zillow has 19 homes for sale in Willow Street PA. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. About 1.2% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. As time marched on and the town grew, the road was widened and sidewalks were installed which required the trees be removed. We have reviews of the best places to see in Willow Street… Only a few of the original trees remain to this day.Willow Street is located at 39°58′41″N 76°16′28″W / 39.97806°N 76.27444°W / 39.97806; -76.27444 (39.977932, -76.274395).According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²), all of it land. The Conestoga and Pequea are both southwest-flowing tributaries of the Susquehanna River. The population density was 1,340.9 people per square mile (518.0/km2). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. Only a few of the original trees remain to this day. [2] In the early part of the 20th century the main thoroughfare in town was lined with willow trees on both sides for the length of the town, hence the community's name. Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster, Equestrian Estates Horse Farm Bed and Breakfast, The Australian Walkabout Inn Bed & Breakfast. In the early part of the 20th century the main thoroughfare in town was lined with Willow trees on both sides for the length of the town. Willow Street, PA . The road was widened, sidewalks were installed which required the trees be removed. Willow Street is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Willow Street is located in central Lancaster County at 39°58′41″N 76°16′28″W / 39.977932°N 76.274395°W / 39.977932; -76.274395. There were 3,323 housing units at an average density of 613.9/sq mi (237.2/km2). A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The population was 7,258 at the 2000 census. Help × Show Labels. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.1 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.47%, are water. The community received its name because of these trees. Willow Street is located in central Lancaster County at 39°58′41″N 76°16′28″W / 39.977932°N 76.274395°W . The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.69. Males had a median income of $43,580 versus $25,523 for females. Pennsylvania Route 272 (Willow Street Pike) is the main highway through the community. Hotels near Harrisburg Intl Airport (MDT), Motels near Harrisburg Intl Airport (MDT), Hotels near York County School of Technology, Hotels near Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Hotels near NAWCC School of Horology Columbia, PA, Hotels near Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Hotels near Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Hotels near Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.