Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown: borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

About

Newtown is a city located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,216 and a population density of 22,211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,197 inhabitants.

The city was created 342 years ago in 1683.

Quick Facts about Newtown

Population 14,197 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Greene County
Area 0.55 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.7570,-79.9698
Altitude 548 feet / 167 meters
Establishment January 01, 1684 (342 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:24:59 (18th April 2026)
Postal code 18940
Density 25,813 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 13.95% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Newtown is located at 39°45'25"N 79°58'11"W (39.7570200, -79.9697800).

Newtown map

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Weather

85°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 to 13 mph S Saturday

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Demographics

The population of Newtown increased by 13.95% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 12,216 - census
2011 12,219 0.02% estimation process
2012 12,262 0.35% estimation process
2013 12,296 0.28% estimation process
2014 12,402 0.85% estimation process
2015 12,707 2.4% estimation process
2016 13,008 2.31% estimation process
2017 13,366 2.68% estimation process
2018 13,742 2.74% estimation process
2019 13,945 1.46% estimation process
2020 14,197 1.78% estimation process
Newtown zip code is 18940. County name: Bucks, County fips: 42017

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Where to Stay in Newtown

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People born in Newtown (10)

People born in Newtown, including racing driver Dave Terrell, soccer player-coach Dick Packer, singer Gina Sicilia, .

More notable people

  • Henry Chapman (American politician) he was born in 04/02/1804
  • Jillian Parry Fry (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 31/01/1982
  • Tommy Tomlinson (American politician) he was born in 04/12/1945
  • Rich Zober (American racing driver) he was born in 22/02/1966
  • Brandon Cottom (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 21/12/1992
  • Perry Warren (American politician) he was born in 23/07/1963
  • Daniel Ford (US volleyball player) he was born in 26/08/1994

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Newtown, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
237905 West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition Morgantown (WV) 26506-8062
476230 Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown Morgantown (WV) 26505-1875
237570 Morgantown Beauty College Inc Morgantown (WV) 26505-5430
237996 West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown (WV) 26505
238032 West Virginia University Morgantown (WV) 26506

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Newtown, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
COV Connellsville station North Water Street and West Peach Street RAIL
GNB Greensburg Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. RAIL
GTV Grantsville, MD 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road BUS
PGH Union Station 1100 Liberty Avenue RAIL
LAB Latrobe station 329 McKinley Ave RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Newtown.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bobtown Post Office Bobtown (PA) 15315
Dilliner Post Office Dilliner (PA) 15327
Greensbor Post Office Greensboro (PA) 15338
Point Marion Post Office Point Marion (PA) 15474
Garards For Post Office Garards Fort (PA) 15334

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Newtown, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 2,665 people.
  • Newtown, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,953 people.
  • Newtown, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 696 people.
  • Newtown, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 244 people.
  • Newtown, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 163 people.

Other cities in Greene County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , PA.

City Name Population Title
Morrisville 8,490 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Chartiers 8,299 Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Mount Carmel 5,708 Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg 3,857 Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Dunkard 2,210 Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania
Nemacolin 937 Census designated place
Jefferson 729 City in Greene County, Iowa
Aleppo 471 Human settlement in United States of America
Carmichaels 435 Borough of Pennsylvania
Rices Landing 417 Borough of Pennsylvania
Triumph 290 Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
Greensboro 238 City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Clarksville 213 Borough of Pennsylvania

Distance to Other Cities

Newtown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities