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The current estimated population of Atglen is 1,500, with males constituting 48% and females 52%. The town has seen a steady population size in recent years, with slight fluctuations due to its residential appeal within Chester County.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1875
  • County Affiliated: Chester County
  • Land Area: 0.9 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,667 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 610
  • Zip Codes: 19310

Geography and Location

Atglen is a small town located in southeastern Pennsylvania, within the scenic Chester County region. The town is situated in the rolling countryside of Pennsylvania’s Piedmont region, known for its fertile farmland, gently rolling hills, and historic small towns. Atglen is approximately 45 miles west of Philadelphia and offers a rural residential atmosphere with access to major highways, making it convenient for commuters. The town is surrounded by picturesque farms, woodlands, and small streams, reflecting the area’s agricultural heritage. Atglen experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the Mid-Atlantic region. Its location near the Pennsylvania Amish country provides a cultural and historical richness, with opportunities for exploring traditional lifestyles and local craftsmanship. The town serves as a quiet residential community, with a mix of historic homes and newer developments, and is known for its close-knit community feel, making it an attractive place for families and retirees alike.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.9 years
Median household income: $48,393
Median house value: $126,500

Population by Race

Races in Atglen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.8%)
  • Black (8.4%)
  • Hispanic (4.9%)
  • Other race (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (24.8%), Irish (18.8%), English (15.8%), Italian (8.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.6%), United States (3.6%).

Elevation: 504 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Atglen

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Atglen borough

  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

2.3% Foreign born (1.0% Latin America, 0.7% North America, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +387 (+46.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Atglen:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Atglen:

  • LANCASTER (about 25 miles; LANCASTER, PA; Abbreviation: LNS)
  • READING REGIONAL/CARL A SPAATZ FIELD (about 29 miles; READING, PA; Abbreviation: RDG)
  • NEW CASTLE COUNTY (about 33 miles; WILMINGTON, DE; Abbreviation: ILG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Atglen:

  • CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON (about 9 miles; COATESVILLE, PA; Abbreviation: 40N)
  • MORGANTOWN (about 16 miles; MORGANTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: O03)
  • SMOKETOWN (about 17 miles; SMOKETOWN, PA; Abbreviation: Q08)

Amtrak stations near Atglen:

  • 4 miles: PARKESBURG (WEST 1ST & S. CULVERT STS.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking.
  • 11 miles: COATESVILLE (3RD AVE. & FLEETWOOD ST.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: DOWNINGTOWN (VIADUCT AVE.). Services: public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atglen:

  • WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 26 miles; WEST CHESTER, PA; Full-time enrollment: 10,419)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE BERKS (about 27 miles; READING, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,003)
  • MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 27 miles; MILLERSVILLE, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,384)
  • DELAWARE TECHNICAL & COMM COLL-STANTON-WILMINGTON (about 29 miles; NEWARK, DE; Full-time enrollment: 3,817)
  • IMMACULATA COLLEGE (about 29 miles; IMMACULATA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,042)
  • WILMINGTON COLLEGE (about 33 miles; NEW CASTLE, DE; Full-time enrollment: 3,087)
  • HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; BEL AIR, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)

Schools

Public high school in Atglen:

  • OCTORARA AREA HS (Students: 849; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Atglen:

  • OCTORARA MS (Students: 650; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • OCTORARA EL SCH (Students: 625; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • OCTORARA PRIMARY LC (Students: 545; Grades: KG – 02)

Private primary/middle schools in Atglen:

  • WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 191; Location: 795 FALLOWFIELD RD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • HIGHLAND AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 32; Location: UMBLE ROAD; Grades: 1 – 8)

Libraries

Library in Atglen:

  • ATGLEN READING CENTER (Operating income: $39,262; Location: 413 VALLEY AVE.; 7,443 books; 48 audio materials; 574 video materials; 45 serial subscriptions)

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