Colwyn, Pennsylvania
Colwyn: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Colwyn is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,546 and a population density of 9,792 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,551 inhabitants.
The city was created 327 years ago in 1697.
Quick Facts about Colwyn
| Population : | 2,551 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Area : | 0.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1698 (327 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:26:00 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 9,812 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colwyn is located at 39°54'44"N 75°15'14"W (39.9123400, -75.2537900). It has 3 neighbors: Darby, Philadelphia and Sharon Hill.
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- Official Website
Official website of Colwyn
Colwyn has 3 neighbours.
- Darby borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
- 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.
- Sharon Hill borough in Pennsylvania
Demographics
The population of Colwyn increased by 0.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,546 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,546 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,552 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,553 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,557 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,553 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,553 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,546 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,549 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,551 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,551 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Colwyn (1)
American trumpeter Joe Wilder was born in Colwyn
Schools in Colwyn
College & universities near Colwyn, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216579 | Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill (PA) | 19079 |
| 460598 | Harris School of Business-Upper Darby Campus | Upper Darby (PA) | 19082 |
| 215637 | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | Philadelphia (PA) | 19104 |
| 215132 | University of the Sciences | Philadelphia (PA) | 19104-4495 |
| 474997 | All-State Career School-Health Sciences | Essington (PA) | 19029 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colwyn, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
Post offices near Colwyn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Post Office | Darby (PA) | 19023 |
| Yeadon Post Office | Lansdowne (PA) | 19050 |
| Paschall Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19153 |
| Sharon Hill Post Office | Sharon Hill (PA) | 19079 |
| Folcr Post Office | Folcroft (PA) | 19032 |
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby | 82,883 | Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upland | 33,972 | City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Radnor | 31,902 | Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Drexel Hill | 28,043 | Census designated place |
| Upper Providence | 24,535 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Marple | 23,960 | Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Baldwin | 19,419 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Aston | 16,754 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Yeadon | 11,489 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Broomall | 10,789 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania |
| Darby | 10,704 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lansdowne | 10,641 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Woodlyn | 9,485 | Census designated place |
| Moore | 9,470 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Collingdale | 8,781 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brookhaven | 8,053 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Colwyn distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
