Modena, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Modena, Pennsylvania
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 Modena, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Modena, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 541 |
| • Density | 1,572.67/sq mi (606.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19358
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-50232 |
Modena is a small town, called a borough, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 544 people lived there. The town was first known as Modeville. It was named after the local Mode family who lived in the area.
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Modena's Location and Size
Modena is found at these coordinates: 39°57′44″N 75°48′8″W / 39.96222°N 75.80222°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Modena covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Getting Around Modena
As of 2011, Modena had about 3.13 miles of public roads. Some of these roads, about 1.15 miles, are looked after by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rest, about 1.98 miles, are taken care of by the borough itself.
There are no major highways that go directly through Modena. The main streets in town include Union Street, Modena Road, Mortonville Road, and Hephzibah Hill Road. These roads all meet near the center of Modena.
Modena's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 126 | — | |
| 1930 | 599 | — | |
| 1940 | 625 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 824 | 31.8% | |
| 1960 | 859 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 867 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 672 | −22.5% | |
| 1990 | 563 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 610 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 535 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 544 | 1.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 547 | 2.2% | |
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The number of people living in Modena has changed over the years. In 1880, there were only 126 residents. The population grew quite a bit by the mid-1900s, reaching 867 people in 1970. Since then, the population has become a bit smaller. In 2020, 544 people lived in Modena.
Who Lives in Modena?
In 2010, the people living in Modena came from different backgrounds:
- About 56.6% were non-Hispanic White.
- Around 22.6% were Black or African American.
- A small number, 0.2%, were Native American.
- About 0.6% were Asian.
- About 5.0% were from two or more races.
- Also, 17.4% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 610 people living in 200 households. Many households, 45.5%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people.
Income in Modena
In 2000, the average income for a household in Modena was $36,125 per year. For families, the average income was $34,000. About 24.7% of all the people in Modena lived below the poverty line. This included 29.4% of children under 18.
Schools in Modena
Children in Modena attend schools that are part of the Coatesville Area School District.
