Phoenixville, PA is a picturesque small town located about 30 miles outside of Philadelphia. With a population of 18,437 it has a population density of 4,818 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Phoenixville is known for its quaint charm and bustling Main Street. There are plenty of local businesses to enjoy including the Colonial Theatre, an independent movie theater that was originally opened in 1903 and has been running ever since. Other local businesses include the Steel City Coffee House & Roastery and The Vault Taproom & Kitchen which offer delicious drinks and food. There are also many year-round outdoor activities in Phoenixville such as kayaking, biking and hiking on the Schuylkill River Trail or exploring the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Further, there are several organizations like Phoenixville Community Health Foundation that work to improve public health outcomes in the area. Finally, residents can take part in local sporting events such as The Firebird Summer Series 10K race held every year in June.
The population in Phoenixville is 18,437. There are 5,253 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Phoenixville is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Phoenixville is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Phoenixville
- 40.2% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Phoenixville
- 79.4% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 9.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander