Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville: borough of Pennsylvania
About
Phoenixville is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,440 and a population density of 4,419 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,910 inhabitants.
The city was created 294 years ago in 1731.
Quick Facts about Phoenixville
| Population | 16,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Area | 3.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1304,-75.5149 |
| Altitude | 453 feet / 138 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1732 (294 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:00:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 19460 |
| Density | 4,546 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Phoenixville is located at 40°7'49"N 75°30'54"W (40.1303800, -75.5149100).
Phoenixville map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Phoenixville increased by 2.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,440 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,498 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,519 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,540 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,630 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,675 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,942 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,930 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,956 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,968 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,910 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Phoenixville
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Services and Civic Places in Phoenixville
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People born in Phoenixville (37)
People born in Phoenixville, including athletics competitor Horace Ashenfelter, musician Terry Gilkyson, singer Ruth Price, .
More notable people
- Samuel W. Pennypacker (Governor of Pennsylvania, Union United States Army soldier) he was born in 09/04/1843
- James F. Crow (American geneticist) he was born in 18/01/1916
- Wayne MacVeagh (Union Army officer, lawyer, politician (1833-1917)) he was born in 19/04/1833
- Dennis Thomas Flynn (American politician) he was born in 13/02/1861
- Peter Farrelly (American film director, producer and screenwriter) he was born in 17/12/1956
- Jack Wall (video game music composer) he was born in 01/01/1964
- David R. Kessler (American politician) he was born in 09/02/1957
- Edward C. Shannon (Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania) he was born in 24/06/1870
- Everett W. Anderson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/07/1839
- Frank Zinn (American baseball catcher) he was born in 21/12/1865
- Jack Krizmanich (American actor) he was born in 16/12/1978
- Joe Devlin (American football player) he was born in 23/02/1954
- Joe Geri (American football player (1924-2002)) he was born in 20/10/1924
- John Smiley (American baseball player) he was born in 17/03/1965
- John Stauffer (American politician) he was born in 28/05/1925
- Margaret Mason (American actress (1940-1999)) she was born in 31/12/1940
- Mike Basca (American football player (1917-1944)) he was born in 04/12/1917
- Neal Olkewicz (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Phoenixville, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216542 | University of Valley Forge | Phoenixville (PA) | 19460-2373 |
Nearby Transit Stations (30)
Rail and bus stations connected to Phoenixville, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Phoenixville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenixvill Post Office | Phoenixville (PA) | 19460 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pocopson | 4,827 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Phoenixville distances to largest Pennsylvania cities