Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem: Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Bensalem is a township located in the county of Bucks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,427 and a population density of 2,877 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,491 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bensalem
| Population : | 60,491 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Bucks County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 215 |
| Area : | 21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:57:00 (27th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 19020 |
| Density : | 2,881 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bensalem is located at 40°6'16"N 74°57'5"W (40.1045500, -74.9512800). It has 4 neighbors: Philadelphia, Beverly, Delanco and Edgewater Park.
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- Official Website
Official website of Bensalem
Bensalem has 4 neighbours.
- Philadelphia The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
- Beverly city in Burlington County, New Jersey
- Delanco township of New Jersey
- Edgewater Park township of New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Bensalem increased by 0.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,427 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,413 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,320 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,339 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,295 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,191 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,317 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,425 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,595 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,507 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,491 | -0.03% | estimation process |
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People born in Bensalem (7)
People born in Bensalem, including ice hockey defenceman Ray DiLauro, professional wrestler Roxie Cotton, ice hockey player Ryan Gunderson, .
List
- Gene DiGirolamo (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1950
- T. J. Stancil (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 11/06/1982
- Isaiah Vansant Williamson (American merchant and philanthropist) he was born in 04/02/1803
- Ellen Voorhees (American computer scientist) she was born in 13/03/1958
Schools in Bensalem
College & universities near Bensalem, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212568 | Aria Health School of Nursing | Trevose (PA) | 19053-6939 |
| 212753 | Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia | Philadelphia (PA) | 19154 |
| 443784 | Strayer University-Pennsylvania | Trevose (PA) | 19053 |
| 214528 | Orleans Technical College | Philadelphia (PA) | 19114-1014 |
| 250285 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia | Philadelphia (PA) | 19114-1018 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bensalem, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
Post offices near Bensalem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Post Office | Bensalem (PA) | 19020 |
| Franklin Mill Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19154 |
| Croydon Post Office | Croydon (PA) | 19021 |
| Beverly Post Office | Beverly (NJ) | 08010 |
| Torresdal Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19154 |
Other cities in Bucks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bucks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 53,311 | The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Levittown | 52,983 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Warminster | 32,257 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Croydon | 9,693 | A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. |
| Perkasie | 8,855 | Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States |
| Quakertown | 8,757 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Morrisville | 8,605 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Solebury | 8,521 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Fairless Hills | 8,466 | Census designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Doylestown | 8,248 | Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States |
| Bedminster | 7,224 | Township of New Jersey |
| Richboro | 6,563 | Census designated place |
| Warrington | 4,678 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Chalfont | 4,318 | Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Sellersville | 4,274 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Churchville | 4,128 | Unincorporated community in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Bensalem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
