Delaware County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 566,753 inhabitants. The county was created 235 years ago in 1789. Its county seat is Media.
There are 5 city/town in Delaware County, PA. The largest city of Delaware County is Baldwin with a population of 19,419. Other cities include, Broomall population 10,789, Brookhaven population 8,053, Boothwyn population 4,933 and Bridgewater population 817
Located just west of Philadelphia, Delaware County, Pennsylvania is home to numerous historic towns and small cities that played an important role in the founding of America.
The county seat and largest city is Media, known for its Victorian-era homes and buildings along State Street. Media hosts community events at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial and serves as a hub for county services and business.
On the banks of the Delaware River lies the city of Chester, an industrial port town with roots going back to the 1680s. Historical attractions like the Chester Waterside Station of the First Railroad and Delaware County Marine Memorial Honor America's military veterans.
The borough of Swarthmore is home to the prestigious liberal arts college of the same name. Swarthmore's Scott Arboretum showcases gardens, woods and horticultural collections across its sprawling campus.
Along the SEPTA rail line, the borough of Lansdowne contains scenic neighborhoods and parks. Additional Delaware County boroughs like Aldan, Clifton Heights, Collingdale and Darby developed along the railroads and industry of the 19th century.
With its diversity of small towns and cities, Delaware County offers a glimpse into the foundations of American history as well as the natural beauty of the Philadelphia region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Baldwin | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States | 19,419 |
Boothwyn | Census designated place | 4,933 |
Bridgewater | Borough of Pennsylvania | 817 |
Brookhaven | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania | 8,053 |
Broomall | Census designated place in Pennsylvania | 10,789 |