Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Birdsboro: borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Birdsboro is a city located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,163 and a population density of 1,457 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,128 inhabitants.
The city was created 286 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Birdsboro
| Population | 5,128 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Berks County |
| Postal code | 19508 |
| Phone Area Codes | 610 |
| Area | 3.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2645,-75.8041 |
| Altitude | 207 feet / 63 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1740 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:56:26 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,448 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Birdsboro is located at 40°15'52"N 75°48'15"W (40.2645400, -75.8040900).
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Birdsboro decreased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,163 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,127 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,127 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,126 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,119 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,117 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,114 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,127 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,153 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,143 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,128 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,091 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,234 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,401 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,192 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 860 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $974 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $717 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,057 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,052 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,284 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 657,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 321,113 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,758 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,238 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,498 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,465 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 954 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,280 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,177 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,624.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.74 |
Best Things to Do in Birdsboro
1Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508, United States View details
Phone: +16105824900 | Website available
2Ridgewood Winery, LLC
2039 Philadelphia Ave, Birdsboro, PA 19508, United States View details
Phone: +14845090100 | Website available
3Allegheny Aqueduct Historical Park
1130 Old River Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508, United States View details
Phone: +16103728939 | Website available
4State Game Lands 324
Birdsboro, PA 19508, United States View details
Phone: +16109263136
Services and Civic Places in Birdsboro
1Township of Robeson
8 Boonetown Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508 View details
Phone: +16105824636 | Website available
People born in Birdsboro (2)
People born in Birdsboro, including settler Daniel Boone, football player Colin McCarthy, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Birdsboro, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210775 | Alvernia University | Reading (PA) | 19607-1799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Birdsboro, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Birdsboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Birdsbor Post Office | Birdsboro (PA) | 19508 |
Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Bloomsburg | 13,749 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Birdsboro distances to largest Pennsylvania cities