Avondale, Pennsylvania
Avondale: borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Avondale is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,265 and a population density of 2,530 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,394 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Avondale
| Population | 1,394 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Postal code | 19311 |
| Area | 0.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8234,-75.7833 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:21:17 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,788 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Avondale is located at 39°49'24"N 75°46'60"W (39.8234400, -75.7832700).
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Weather
58°F
Rain Showers Likely
10 to 15 mph W
Sunday
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Avondale increased by 9.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,265 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,314 | 3.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,388 | 5.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,404 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,402 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,399 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,399 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,401 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,401 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,400 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,394 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 230,149 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 230,051 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 232,603 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 230,041 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 91.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 14,572 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 103,493 |
Avondale zip code is 19311.
County name: Chester, County
fips: 42029
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 103,493 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $156,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,317 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $527 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $897 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 681 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 96,361 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 406,773 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 944,681 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,045,164 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,504,999 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,267 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,466 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,409 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 5,611 |
| 2019 total employment : | 86,547 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 4,311,262 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 16,558 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 19,663 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,263 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,763 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,043 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 18,008 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,023 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,825 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,011.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 227.49 |
Best Things to Do in Avondale
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People born in Avondale (2)
People born in Avondale, including professional baseball player Frank Crossin, journalist Mark Sullivan, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Avondale, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130989 | Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington (DE) | 19808 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Avondale, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Avondale.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Avondal Post Office | Avondale (PA) | 19311 |
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- Avondale, Missouri human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 456 people.
Other cities in Chester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chester County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 20,048 | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Warwick | 19,576 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Phoenixville | 16,910 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Caln | 14,089 | Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Coatesville | 13,006 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Hopewell | 12,548 | Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| New Garden | 12,237 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Westtown | 10,992 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Willistown | 10,983 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Downingtown | 8,419 | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Red Lion | 6,309 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Kennett Square | 6,203 | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| New London | 5,967 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Oxford | 5,594 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Paoli | 5,575 | Census designated place |
| Exton | 4,842 | Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK |
Distance to Other Cities
Avondale distances to largest Pennsylvania cities