Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Doylestown: Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
About
Doylestown is a city located in the county of Bucks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,380 and a population density of 3,880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,248 inhabitants.
The city was created 279 years ago in 1744.
Quick Facts about Doylestown
| Population : | 8,248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Bucks County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 215 |
| Area : | 2.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 456 feet / 139 meters |
| Capital city : | Doylestown is capital of Bucks County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1745 (279 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:43:24 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 18901 |
| Density : | 3,819 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Doylestown is located at 40°18'36"N 75°7'48"W (40.3101100, -75.1298900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Doylestown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Doylestown decreased by 1.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,380 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,372 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,352 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,331 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,307 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,298 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,302 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,299 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,292 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,272 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,248 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Doylestown
1 Peace Valley Park
230 Creek Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Kids Castle Central Park
425 Wells Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fonthill Castle
525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Mercer Museum
84 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Doylestown
1 Bucks County
Bucks County Administration, 55 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Doylestown (45)
People born in Doylestown, including singer and songwriter Pink, politician Amos W. Barber, politician Clarence Buckman, .
List
- Henry Chapman Mercer (American writer, founder of Moravian Pottery and Tile Works) he was born in 24/06/1856
- Irene Molloy (American actress) she was born in 13/12/1978
- Kyle Tress (Olympic skeleton racer) he was born in 29/05/1981
- Timothy Stack (American film and television actor and screenwriter) he was born in 21/11/1956
- Anthony Green (musician from Doylestown, Pennsylvania) he was born in 15/04/1982
- Charles Robert Francis (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 19/05/1875
- Dave Taber (American soccer player) he was born in 26/09/1958
- Donald West VanArtsdalen (American judge) he was born in 21/10/1919
- Erin Torpey (actress, singer) she was born in 14/02/1981
- George Tiger (American soccer player) he was born in 17/07/1959
- Jeff Musselman (American baseball player) he was born in 23/06/1963
- Jim Cawley (American politician) he was born in 22/06/1969
- Joe Conti (American politician) he was born in 13/05/1954
- Joe Redfield (American baseball player) he was born in 14/01/1961
- Mary Michael Shelley (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1950
- Michael Graham (American rugby union player) he was born in 01/07/1985
- Michael Smerconish (American journalist) he was born in 15/03/1962
- Mike Flynn (American football player) he was born in 15/06/1974
Schools in Doylestown
College & universities near Doylestown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211981 | Delaware Valley University | Doylestown (PA) | 18901-2697 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Doylestown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Doylestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Doylestown Post Office | Doylestown (PA) | 18901 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Doylestown , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 3,075 people.
- Doylestown , Wisconsin village in Columbia County, Wisconsin with a population of 299 people.
Other cities in Bucks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bucks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bensalem | 60,491 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bristol | 53,311 | The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Levittown | 52,983 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Warminster | 32,257 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Croydon | 9,693 | A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. |
| Perkasie | 8,855 | Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States |
| Quakertown | 8,757 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Morrisville | 8,605 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Solebury | 8,521 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Fairless Hills | 8,466 | Census designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Bedminster | 7,224 | Township of New Jersey |
| Richboro | 6,563 | Census designated place |
| Warrington | 4,678 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Chalfont | 4,318 | Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Sellersville | 4,274 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Churchville | 4,128 | Unincorporated community in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Doylestown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
