Willistown, Pennsylvania
Willistown: Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
About
Willistown is a township located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,497 and a population density of 577 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,983 inhabitants.
The township was created 343 years ago in 1680.
Quick Facts about Willistown
| Population : | 10,983 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Chester County |
| Area : | 18.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,152 feet / 351 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1681 (343 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:55:59 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 603 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willistown is located at 39°57'40"N 75°29'46"W (39.9612200, -75.4960400).
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Demographics
The population of Willistown increased by 4.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,497 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,544 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,575 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,700 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,823 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,887 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,905 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,918 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,990 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,014 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,983 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Willistown (1)
American politician William Harris was born in Willistown
Schools in Willistown
College & universities near Willistown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211608 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney (PA) | 19319-0200 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Willistown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Willistown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gradyvill Post Office | Gradyville (PA) | 19039 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pocopson | 4,827 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Willistown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
