West Grove, Pennsylvania
West Grove: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
West Grove is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,854 and a population density of 4,391 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,838 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about West Grove
| Population : | 2,838 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Postal code : | 19390 |
| Area : | 0.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:09:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,366 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Grove is located at 39°49'19"N 75°49'39"W (39.8220500, -75.8274400).
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Official website of West Grove
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Grove decreased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,854 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,860 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,866 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,866 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,870 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,861 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,854 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,850 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,851 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,839 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,838 | -0.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 1,235,072 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 1,280,114 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 1,264,817 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 1,280,122 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 63.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 30.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 64,881 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 617,249 |
West Grove zip code is 19390.
County name: Chester, County
fips: 42029
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 617,249 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $132,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,327 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $545 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $809 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 808 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 540,965 |
| 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 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,738,645 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,792,808 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,399,438 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 15,072,450 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,914 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,366 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,114 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 31,780 |
| 2019 total employment : | 669,407 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 38,435,936 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 97,290 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 114,192 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61,483 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42,859 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30,216 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79,802 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,003 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97,913 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,800.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 457.19 |
People born in West Grove (3)
People born in West Grove, including physician Ann Preston, politician Benjamin Reynolds, actor Scott Holmes, .
List
Schools in West Grove
College & universities near West Grove, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213598 | Lincoln University | Lincoln University (PA) | 19352-0999 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Grove, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Grov Post Office | West Grove (PA) | 19390 |
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
West Grove distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
