Collingdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Collingdale, Pennsylvania
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Collingdale Public Library
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,908 |
| • Density | 10,250.86/sq mi (3,955.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19023
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-15232 |
Collingdale is a small town, called a borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 8,908 people lived there.
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How Collingdale is Governed
Collingdale is run by a group of people called the Borough Council and a Borough Manager. This is known as a Council-Manager government.
Borough Council and Mayor
The Borough Council has seven members. They are chosen by all the voters in the borough. The current Council President is Ryan Hastings. Other members include Stacey Calhoun, Stephen Zane, Nancy Cotton, David Lee Robinson, Felicia Coffee, and Keisha Williams.
The Mayor of Collingdale is Donna Matteo-Spadea. The Mayor helps oversee the local police department.
Borough Manager
The Borough Manager is like the main boss for the town's daily services. C. Michael Robinson became the Borough Manager in July 2024. He is the first Black LGBTQ person to hold this job in Collingdale's history.
Past Mayors of Collingdale
Frank Kelly was Mayor for a very long time, over 47 years! He served twelve terms until he passed away in 2018. This was the longest time anyone had been mayor in Pennsylvania.
After Mayor Kelly, Joseph Ciavarelli took over for a short time. Then, Felecia Coffee was elected. She made history as the first African-American, first female, and first Democrat to be elected Mayor of Collingdale. In 2021, Donna Matteo-Spadea won the election and became the current Mayor.
Where is Collingdale?
Collingdale is located in Pennsylvania. It covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) of land.
People of Collingdale
The number of people living in Collingdale has changed over the years.
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| 1900 | 603 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,361 | 125.7% | |
| 1920 | 3,834 | 181.7% | |
| 1930 | 7,857 | 104.9% | |
| 1940 | 8,162 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 8,443 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 10,268 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 10,605 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 9,539 | −10.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,175 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,664 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,786 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,908 | 1.4% | |
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Population Changes in 2020
The 2020 census showed that Collingdale is a diverse place.
- About 31.7% of the people were White.
- About 54.5% were Black or African American.
- About 3.3% were Asian.
- About 4.4% were of mixed races.
- About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, most people (about 91.5%) were White. By 2010, the number of White residents had decreased, and the number of Black or African American residents had grown a lot. This shows how the community has changed over time.
The average family income in 2000 was about $47,288. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Collingdale
Students in Collingdale go to schools in the Southeast Delco School District.
Local Schools
Most students in grades 1-8 attend the Harris School. A few students go to Darby Township School. All high school students in the district attend Academy Park High School.
The Harris School teaches about 771 students from first to eighth grade.
Former Catholic School
There used to be a Catholic school called St. Joseph School in Collingdale. It closed in 2010 because not enough students signed up to attend. Students from St. Joseph's then went to other nearby Catholic schools.
Getting Around Collingdale
Collingdale has many public roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the borough itself. Some main roads are maintained by the state.
Main Roads
U.S. Route 13 goes through the eastern part of Collingdale. Other important streets include MacDade Boulevard, Clifton Avenue, and Woodlawn Avenue.
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Public Transportation
The SEPTA Media–Sharon Hill Line is a light rail line that runs through Collingdale. It has four stops in the borough. The SEPTA bus route 113 also goes through the area on Macdade Boulevard. A regional train line, the SEPTA Media/Wawa Line, passes nearby. The closest stations for this train are Clifton-Aldan and Primos.
Important Places in Collingdale
A large part of Collingdale is made up of four cemeteries. Three of these cemeteries are still active.
Eden Cemetery
Eden Cemetery is a special cemetery for African-American people. Many famous people are buried there, including:
- Marian Anderson, a famous singer.
- Rebecca Cole, an important doctor.
- Octavius Catto, a civil rights leader.
Eden Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Other Cemeteries
Har Zion Cemetery and Mt. Lebanon Cemetery are Jewish cemeteries in Collingdale. There is also an old cemetery from the American Civil War that is cared for by a local veterans' group.
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Collingdale Public Library
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Location in Delaware County and Pennsylvania
See also
In Spanish: Collingdale para niños
