Lower Moyamensing Explained

Lower Moyamensing
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Philadelphia
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Philadelphia
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Pushpin Map:Philadelphia
Coordinates:39.9203°N -75.1594°W
Area Code:215, 267 and 445

Lower Moyamensing is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, situated just south of the East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood and north of the stadium area. It is bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north, Oregon Avenue to the south, South 7th Street to the east, and South Broad Street to the west.[1] The neighborhood was once part of Moyamensing Township (later East Moyamensing) before becoming part of Philadelphia in 1854. Lower Moyamensing is known for its 19th century row homes, factory buildings, and variety of restaurants. South Philadelphia High School is located in Lower Moyamensing, at the corner of Broad and Jackson Streets.

Demographics

According to the 2020 Census data, the population of Lower Moyamensing is just over 16,000. 54.1% of the population identified as White, 25% as Asian, 4.9% as Black, 4.7% as mixed race, and 11.2% having Hispanic heritage. 73.8% of the population was born in the United States, of the foreign born population, 57.8% were born in Asia. The median household income is $63,497.[2] [3]

Parks

Transportation

Lower Moyamensing is served by SEPTA's Broad Street Line subway line at Snyder station at the northern border and Oregon Station at the southern border, as well as several bus lines. Broad Street is the major north south roadway, Snyder Avenue and Oregon Avenue are the major east west roadways.

Hospitals

Methodist Hospital, part of the Jefferson University hospital network, is located on Broad and Wolf Streets.

In popular culture

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association. Lower Moyamensing Civic Association. en-US. 2018-04-20.
  2. Web site: The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas. statisticalatlas.com.
  3. Web site: Lower Moyamensing, PA Household Income, Population & Demographics | Point2. www.point2homes.com.
  4. Web site: Help Restore Mifflin Square Park. Lower Moyamensing Civic. Association. March 27, 2019.
  5. https://totalrocky.com/filming-location-guide/atomic-hoagie-shop/
  6. https://www.pennlive.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/01/da54cff28c8504/this-is-where-m-night-shyamalans-movie-glass-filmed-in-pennsylvania.html
  7. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360323/locations/
  8. Web site: 934 Snyder Ave., home of slain mob boss Angelo Bruno, is up for sale. William. Bender. www.inquirer.com.
  9. https://whyy.org/articles/jerry-blavat-philadelphia-disc-jockey-death-obituary/
  10. Web site: The Famous 70. Bill. Gelman. December 1, 2017.
  11. Web site: History of Jefferson Methodist Hospital - Jefferson University Hospitals. hospitals.jefferson.edu.