Pennside, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Pennside, Pennsylvania
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 Pennside, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Pennside, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Townships | Lower Alsace, Exeter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,190 |
| • Density | 5,118.34/sq mi (1,975.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19606
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| Area code(s) | 484, 610 and 835 |
| FIPS code | 42-59176 |
Pennside is a community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics. Pennside is located in Berks County. It is found about four miles east of the city of Reading. In 2020, about 5,190 people lived there.
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Understanding Pennside's Location
Pennside is situated in two different townships. These are Lower Alsace Township and Exeter Township. Being a census-designated place helps the government collect information. This information is used for things like planning and funding.
Population and People
The number of people living in Pennside has changed over time. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this data every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how Pennside's population has grown:
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| 2020 | 5,190 | — | |
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- In 2010, the population was 4,215 residents.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 5,190 residents.
This shows that more people are choosing to live in Pennside.
See also
In Spanish: Pennside para niños
