Maxatawny, Pennsylvania
Maxatawny: Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
About
Maxatawny is a township located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,906 and a population density of 301 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,202 inhabitants.
The township was created 293 years ago in 1731.
Quick Facts about Maxatawny
| Population : | 7,202 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Area : | 26.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,388 feet / 423 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1732 (293 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:01:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 19538 |
| Density : | 274 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Maxatawny is located at 40°32'33"N 75°41'20"W (40.5426000, -75.6888000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Maxatawny decreased by 9.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,906 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,997 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,821 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,430 | -5.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,427 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,336 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,078 | -3.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,106 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,421 | 4.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,689 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,202 | -6.76% | estimation process |
Schools in Maxatawny
College & universities near Maxatawny, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213349 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown (PA) | 19530-0730 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Maxatawny, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Maxatawny
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maxatawny Post Office | Maxatawny (PA) | 19538 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| 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 |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Maxatawny distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
