Pocopson, Pennsylvania
Pocopson: Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
About
Pocopson is a township located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,582 and a population density of 545 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,827 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pocopson
| Population : | 4,827 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Area : | 8.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:50:39 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 575 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pocopson is located at 39°54'1"N 75°37'33"W (39.9003900, -75.6257700).
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Demographics
The population of Pocopson increased by 5.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,582 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,630 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,677 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,764 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,843 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,846 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,840 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,834 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,838 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,829 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,827 | -0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Pocopson (1)
Union Army officer Smedley Darlington was born in Pocopson
Schools in Pocopson
College & universities near Pocopson, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216764 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester (PA) | 19383 |
| 211608 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney (PA) | 19319-0200 |
| 418427 | Chester County Intermediate Unit | Downingtown (PA) | 19335 |
| 441362 | Harris School of Business-Wilmington Campus | Wilmington (DE) | 19803 |
| 213011 | Immaculata University | Immaculata (PA) | 19345 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pocopson, 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 |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Pocopson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pocopson Post Office | Pocopson (PA) | 19366 |
| Chadds Ford Post Office | Chadds Ford (PA) | 19317 |
| Mendenhall Post Office | Mendenhall (PA) | 19357 |
| Gay Str Post Office | West Chester (PA) | 19380 |
| Westtown Post Office | Westtown (PA) | 19395 |
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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Pocopson distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
