Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown: Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
About
Downingtown is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,891 and a population density of 1,370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,419 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Downingtown
| Population : | 8,419 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Postal code : | 19335 |
| Area : | 5.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1859 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:00:12 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,462 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Downingtown is located at 40°0'23"N 75°42'12"W (40.0065000, -75.7032700).
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Official website of Downingtown
Demographics
The population of Downingtown increased by 6.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,891 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,898 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,918 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,929 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,943 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,947 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,927 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,925 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,928 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,897 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,419 | 6.2% | estimation process |
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People born in Downingtown (12)
People born in Downingtown, including actor Miles Teller, Association footballer Becky Edwards, College football player Greg Cordivari, .
List
- Jeremy Ogden (lacrosse player) he was born in 30/09/1975
- Pat Devlin (American football player) he was born in 12/04/1988
- Mifflin Kenedy (Texas businessman and rancher) he was born in 08/06/1818
- Tyler Kroft (American football player) he was born in 15/10/1992
- Adriana Chechik (American movie actress) she was born in 04/11/1991
- Travis Cantrell (American professional soccer player) he was born in 25/01/1991
- Lillian Eleanore Arnold (American botanist (1895—1987)) she was born in 01/09/1895
- Elijah Wilkinson (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 10/02/1995
- Toni Sharpless she was born in 27/12/1979
Schools in Downingtown
College & universities near Downingtown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418427 | Chester County Intermediate Unit | Downingtown (PA) | 19335 |
| 445799 | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | Exton (PA) | 19341 |
| 211006 | Automotive Training Center-Exton | Exton (PA) | 19341-1310 |
| 216764 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester (PA) | 19383 |
| 213011 | Immaculata University | Immaculata (PA) | 19345 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Downingtown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Downingtown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Post Office | Downingtown (PA) | 19335 |
| Thorndal Post Office | Thorndale (PA) | 19372 |
| Exton Post Office | Exton (PA) | 19341 |
| Lyndell Post Office | Lyndell (PA) | 19354 |
| Uwchland Post Office | Uwchland (PA) | 19480 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pocopson | 4,827 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Downingtown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
