Colwyn borough, Pennsylvania
Colwyn borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colwyn borough is a geographic entity located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,465. The land area covers 0.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,465 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 27.7 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 790 | ±123 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 873 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 790 | ±123 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $128,100 | ±$24,090 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,277 | ±$203 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,935 | ±$18,049 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,300 | ±$6,274 |
| Poverty Rate | 34.9% | ±21.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 811 | ±531 |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.2% | ±10.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 966 | ±234 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,483 (2024)
ID: 173931
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH MANAGER
PO BOX 166, 221 SPRUCE ST, DARBY PA 19023-0166
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GUS Population: 584,882 (2024)
ID: 133451
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
201 W FRONT ST, FRNT, MEDIA PA 19063-2797
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Colwyn | KG-06 | Colwyn, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Walnut Hill College
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College | 3.8 mi away | 4207 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 |
21522242003015
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EASTWICK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 2851 ISLAND AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153 |
(215) 685-4170
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All-State Career School
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College | 4.1 mi away | 50 West Powhattan Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029 |
6103621124
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DARBY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 1001 MAIN ST, DARBY, PA, 19023 |
(610) 586-7310
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University of Pennsylvania
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College | 4.1 mi away | 34th & Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6303 |
2158985000
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SHARON HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 246 SHARON AVE, SHARON HILL, PA, 19079 |
(610) 586-3993
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Drexel University
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College | 4.5 mi away | 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 |
2158952000
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COLLINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 823 MACDADE BLVD, COLLINGDALE, PA, 19023 |
(610) 583-2214
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Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
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College | 4.8 mi away | 1212 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146 |
2154688800
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YEADON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 809 LONGACRE BLVD, YEADON, PA, 19050 |
(610) 623-4090
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILADELPHIA INTL AP, PA US, located 3.2 miles from Colwyn borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.3° | 26.0° | 33.7° | 3.13" | 7.1" |
| February | 44.3° | 27.5° | 35.9° | 2.75" | 8.4" |
| March | 52.8° | 34.3° | 43.6° | 3.96" | 3.6" |
| April | 64.7° | 44.3° | 54.5° | 3.47" | 0.3" |
| May | 74.4° | 54.2° | 64.3° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 63.9° | 73.5° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.8° | 69.6° | 78.7° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.8° | 67.9° | 76.8° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.9° | 60.9° | 69.9° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.2° | 49.2° | 58.2° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.9° | 38.8° | 47.4° | 2.91" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.0° | 31.2° | 38.6° | 3.97" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Darby borough | Borough | 0.8 mi | — |
| Sharon Hill borough | Borough | 0.8 mi | — |
| Collingdale borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Yeadon borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Aldan borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204515432. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.