South Coatesville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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South Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 South Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
South Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,604  |
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1,650 |
| • Density | 838.71/sq mi (323.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19320
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-72072 |
South Coatesville is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,604 people lived there.
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About South Coatesville
Where is South Coatesville Located?
South Coatesville is found at the coordinates 39.971306 degrees North and 75.812023 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in South Coatesville?
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The number of people living in South Coatesville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,785 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,604 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,996 | 24.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,032 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,583 | −22.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,359 | −14.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,026 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 997 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,303 | 30.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,604 | 23.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,650 | 26.6% | |
In 2020, the population was 1,604 people. The population has grown since 2010, when there were 1,303 residents.
A Look at the Community
In 2020, the community was made up of people from many different backgrounds.
- About 36.7% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- Around 38.2% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 16.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
- Smaller groups included Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races.
In 2000, there were 997 people living in South Coatesville. There were 376 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.64 people.
The people living in South Coatesville were of different ages.
- About 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 17.2% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of residents was 38 years.
Getting Around South Coatesville
As of 2011, South Coatesville had about 8.94 miles of public roads. Some roads are kept up by the state's Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and others are maintained by the borough itself.
There are no major highways that go directly through South Coatesville. The main roads you'll find there include First Avenue, Modena Road, and Youngsburg Road.
Education in South Coatesville
Students in South Coatesville attend schools within the Coatesville Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: South Coatesville para niños
