Lionville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lionville, Pennsylvania
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House and snowman in Lionville
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Location of Lionsville in Chester County (left) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | Uwchlan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.48 sq mi (6.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,582 |
| • Density | 2,658.32/sq mi (1,026.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19353
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-43744 |
Lionville is a special kind of community in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 6,582 people lived in Lionville. Before 2010, this area was known as "Lionville-Marchwood." However, "Marchwood" actually refers to a specific group of houses built in the 1960s.
Lionville is easy to get around because two main roads, PA 100 and PA 113, cross through it. You can find homes, hotels, restaurants, and many other businesses here.
The area was first called Welsh Pool. But its name was changed to Lionville to honor a local hotel called the Red Lion Inn. There was already a town named Red Lion, Pennsylvania, so they chose Lionville instead. A part of Lionville along Village Avenue is a special historic area. The Friends Meeting House in Lionville was even used as a hospital by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Lionville has its own ZIP Code and post office. However, it has never had mail delivered directly to homes. Many people used to pick up their mail at a general store or fire station. Now, many residents use a Downingtown address for their mail. Also, because some of Lionville is in the Exton ZIP code area, many businesses in Lionville use the Exton name.
Exploring Lionville's Location
Lionville is located in Chester County. Its exact spot on a map is 40°3′10″N 75°38′43″W / 40.05278°N 75.64528°W. This means it's in the eastern part of Pennsylvania.
The area of Lionville is about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, with very little water.
Lionville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,298 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,189 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,582 | 6.3% | |
In 2000, about 6,298 people lived in Lionville. By 2010, the population was 6,189. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 6,582 people call Lionville home.
Lionville is a diverse community. Most residents are White, but there are also African American, Asian, and other groups living here. About 1.21% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living in Lionville in 2000 was 36 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in the Lionville Area
Lionville is part of the Downingtown Area School District. This school district serves many communities in the area.
There are three main schools that serve students in the Lionville area:
- Lionville Elementary School (located just outside the CDP)
- Lionville Middle School (located within the CDP)
- Downingtown East High School (located just outside the CDP)
Students living in Lionville typically attend Lionville Elementary, then Lionville Middle, and finally Downingtown East High School.
