Longswamp, Pennsylvania
Longswamp: Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
About
Longswamp is a township located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,679 and a population density of 249 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,777 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Longswamp
| Population : | 5,777 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Area : | 22.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,722 feet / 525 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:54:42 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Longswamp is located at 40°29'53"N 75°39'18"W (40.4981500, -75.6549100).
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Demographics
The population of Longswamp increased by 1.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,679 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,668 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,671 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,673 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,677 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,688 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,694 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,721 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,755 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,788 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,777 | -0.19% | estimation process |
People born in Longswamp (1)
American poet, known as the Poet Laureate of the Pennsylvania Dutch John Birmelin was born in Longswamp
Schools in Longswamp
College & universities near Longswamp, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457952 | Metro Beauty Academy | Allentown (PA) | 18106 |
| 213349 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown (PA) | 19530-0730 |
| 213570 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | Allentown (PA) | 18104-9889 |
| 211468 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown (PA) | 18104-6196 |
| 214175 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown (PA) | 18104 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Longswamp, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Longswamp
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mertztown Post Office | Mertztown (PA) | 19539 |
| Topton Post Office | Topton (PA) | 19562 |
| Albur Post Office | Alburtis (PA) | 18011 |
| Breinigsvill Post Office | Breinigsville (PA) | 18031 |
| Maxatawny Post Office | Maxatawny (PA) | 19538 |
Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Bloomsburg | 13,749 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Longswamp distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
