Pomeroy, Pennsylvania

Pomeroy, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipSadsbury
Area
[1]
 • Total0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2)
 • Land0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
484 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,085
 • Density2,333.33/sq mi (901.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19367
Area code(s)610 and 484
FIPS code42-61968

Pomeroy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 401 at the 2010 census.[3]

It was once the northern terminus of the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad until passenger service was terminated in 1928.[4]

Geography

Pomeroy is located at 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639[5] in the southeast corner of Sadsbury Township. Pennsylvania Route 372 passes through the center of the village, connecting Coatesville 3 miles (5 km) to the east with Parkesburg 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.86 km2), of which 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is land and 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.88%, is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010401—
20201,085170.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sadsbury CDP, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  4. ^ "Tracing the history of the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad | Chester County Press". www.chestercounty.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  5. ^ US Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map series
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pomeroy CDP, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.