Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
Ridley Park: borough of Pennsylvania
About
Ridley Park is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,002 and a population density of 6,483 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,067 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Ridley Park
| Population | 7,067 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Delaware County |
| Area | 1.08 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8812,-75.3238 |
| Altitude | 292 feet / 89 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 19078 |
| Density | 6,544 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridley Park is located at 39°52'52"N 75°19'26"W (39.8812200, -75.3238000).
Ridley Park map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ridley Park increased by 0.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,002 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,012 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,025 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,033 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,047 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,042 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,042 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,044 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,053 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,065 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,067 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ridley Park
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People born in Ridley Park (18)
People born in Ridley Park, including astronaut Daniel M. Tani, musicologist Lawrence Gushee, choreographer and film director Alan Johnson, .
More notable people
- Bill Foster (American college basketball coach) he was born in 19/08/1930
- Bob Buchanan (American baseball player) he was born in 03/05/1961
- Bob Rigby (American soccer player) he was born in 03/07/1951
- Brett Moyer (lacrosse player) he was born in 01/01/1984
- Gerald J. Spitz (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1941
- Hugh McCollum (American film producer) he was born in 09/03/1900
- Jim Goad (Author, publisher) he was born in 12/06/1961
- John Mecray (American painter and publisher (1937-2017)) he was born in 13/02/1937
- Joseph Dorsey (American politician) he was born in 24/09/1921
- Justina Headley (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1968
- Joseph T. Doyle (Pennsylvania politician) he was born in 06/10/1931
- Henry W. Buse Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General) he was born in 12/04/1912
- Robert Wilson (American rower) he was born in 09/10/1939
- Frank Quillen (American football end) he was born in 18/12/1920
- Dolores M. Madera (victim of the COVID-19 pandemic: Lived in many places as an Army wife before settling in New Jersey.) she was born in 01/01/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridley Park, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210599 | All-State Career School | Essington (PA) | 19029 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridley Park, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ridley Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridley Park Post Office | Ridley Park (PA) | 19078 |
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby | 82,883 | Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upland | 33,972 | City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Radnor | 31,902 | Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Drexel Hill | 28,043 | Census designated place |
| Upper Providence | 24,535 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Marple | 23,960 | Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Baldwin | 19,419 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Aston | 16,754 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Yeadon | 11,489 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Broomall | 10,789 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania |
| Darby | 10,704 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lansdowne | 10,641 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Woodlyn | 9,485 | Census designated place |
| Moore | 9,470 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Collingdale | 8,781 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brookhaven | 8,053 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridley Park distances to largest Pennsylvania cities