Modena, Pennsylvania
Modena: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Modena is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 535 and a population density of 1,529 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 528 inhabitants.
The city was created 286 years ago in 1738.
Quick Facts about Modena
| Population : | 528 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Area : | 0.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1739 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:52:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 19358 |
| Density : | 1,509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Modena is located at 39°57'43"N 75°48'1"W (39.9620100, -75.8002600).
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Official website of Modena
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Modena decreased by 1.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 535 | - | census |
| 2011 | 538 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 539 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 537 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 537 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 536 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 535 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 534 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 532 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 530 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 528 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,886 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,531 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,312 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,563 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.7% |
| White only, percent : | 67.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,036 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
Modena zip code is 19358.
County name: Chester, County
fips: 42029
Modena, Modeville, Paperville
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $103,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,116 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $455 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $780 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,351 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,970 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,182 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 92,698 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,448 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,003 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 998 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 296 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 714 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 812 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,112.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.28 |
Schools in Modena
College & universities near Modena, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418427 | Chester County Intermediate Unit | Downingtown (PA) | 19335 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Modena, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Modena , Wisconsin town in Buffalo county, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 354 people.
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 |
| 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 |
