South Coatesville, Pennsylvania
South Coatesville: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
South Coatesville is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,303 and a population density of 740 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,499 inhabitants.
The city was created 104 years ago in 1920.
Quick Facts about South Coatesville
| Population : | 1,499 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Area : | 1.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1921 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:38:01 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 852 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Coatesville is located at 39°58'27"N 75°49'12"W (39.9742700, -75.8199500).
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Demographics
The population of South Coatesville increased by 13.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,303 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,352 | 3.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,392 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,431 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,452 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,447 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,445 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,446 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,447 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,456 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,499 | 2.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,769 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,965 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,956 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,990 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,158 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
Boxtown, South Coatesville
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,023 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $450 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $706 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,794 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,354 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 194,521 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,685,985 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 393,714 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,419 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,668 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,881 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,243 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 761 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 292 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,093 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,007 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,805.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.41 |
Schools in South Coatesville
College & universities near South Coatesville, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418427 | Chester County Intermediate Unit | Downingtown (PA) | 19335 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Coatesville, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near South Coatesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesvill Post Office | Coatesville (PA) | 19320 |
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
South Coatesville distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
