Delaware, Pennsylvania
Delaware: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Delaware is a city located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,396 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,116 inhabitants.
The city was created 235 years ago in 1789.
Quick Facts about Delaware
| Population : | 7,116 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Pike County |
| Different from : | Delaware County, Delaware County, Delaware County, Delaware County, Delaware County |
| Area : | 494 km2 |
| Official name : | Delaware County |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.5% |
| Named for : | Delaware River |
| Capital : | Media |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1789 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:59:29 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Delaware is located at 41°9'39"N 74°54'34"W (41.1609300, -74.9093400). It has 5 neighbors: New Castle County, Gloucester County, Chester County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Delaware
Delaware has 5 neighbours.
- New Castle County county in Delaware, United States
- Gloucester County county in New Jersey, United States
- Chester County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Montgomery County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Philadelphia County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Delaware decreased by 3.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,396 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,325 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,209 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,172 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,110 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,059 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,000 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,049 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,096 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,095 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,116 | 0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Delaware (18)
People born in Delaware, including record producer Joel Dorn, botanist Thomas Potts James, engraver James B. Longacre, .
List
- Wayne Madsen (American journalist) he was born in 25/04/1954
- Abraham Robinson McIlvaine (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1804
- Frederick K. Engle (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 01/01/1799
- Jean B. Cryor (American politician (1938-2009)) she was born in 13/12/1938
- John C. Kelton (Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from 1889 to 1892) he was born in 24/06/1828
- Karl Chandler (American football player) he was born in 15/02/1952
- Peirce Crosby (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 16/01/1824
- John Edwards (Pennsylvania) (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1786
- Deborah Griscom Passmore (botanical illustrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture) she was born in 01/01/1840
- Andrew Ervin (American author, critic and editor) he was born in 26/03/1971
- Christopher B. Quinn he was born in 11/10/1967
- John Price Crozer (American philanthropist and manufacturer) he was born in 13/01/1793
- William Garrigues Powel he was born in 17/11/1852
- Alan Calvert (American weightlifter, businessman, magazine publisher, and the author of several books) he was born in 01/01/1875
- Ann Fowler Rhoads (American botanist) she was born in 01/01/1938
Schools in Delaware
College & universities near Delaware, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Delaware, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
Post offices near Delaware
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bushkill Post Office | Bushkill (PA) | 18324 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Delaware state of the United States of America with a population of 986,809 people.
- Delaware , Ohio The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio. It is located on the Olentangy River in the central part of the state. Delaware is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Delaware Historical Society and the Delaware Arts Center. with a population of 42,607 people.
- Delaware , New Jersey census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 4,409 people.
- Delaware , Indiana unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana with a population of 1,799 people.
- Delaware , Michigan human settlement in Michigan, United States of America with a population of 795 people.
- Delaware , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 399 people.
- Delaware , Iowa city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Delaware County with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Pike County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 18,736 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Bushkill | 8,654 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lackawaxen | 5,178 | Township in Pennsylvania |
| Paupack | 3,727 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Shohola | 2,378 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Delaware distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
