Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Swarthmore is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,194 and a population density of 4,424 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,372 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Swarthmore
| Population : | 6,372 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Postal code : | 19001 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 215 |
| Area : | 1.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 410 feet / 125 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:20:59 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 4,551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Swarthmore is located at 39°54'7"N 75°20'60"W (39.9020600, -75.3499100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Swarthmore
Demographics
The population of Swarthmore increased by 2.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,194 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,188 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,196 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,202 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,216 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,254 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,253 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,402 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,332 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,346 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,372 | 0.41% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Swarthmore
1 Crum Woods
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2 Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
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4 Thatcher Park
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People born in Swarthmore (7)
People born in Swarthmore, including football player Ed McGinley, football player Joe Valerio, journalist, writer and professor Margot Mifflin, .
List
- Tink Turner (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 20/02/1890
- Sarah Field Splint she was born in 01/01/1883
- Charlie Lungren (American football player) he was born in 23/06/1896
- Samuel R. M. Reynolds (American physician) he was born in 09/12/1903
Schools in Swarthmore
College & universities near Swarthmore, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216287 | Swarthmore College | Swarthmore (PA) | 19081 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Swarthmore, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Swarthmore
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swarthmor Post Office | Swarthmore (PA) | 19081 |
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
Swarthmore distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
