Pomeroy, Pennsylvania

Pomeroy, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Pomeroy

Location within the state of Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639Coordinates: 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Chester
Township Sadsbury
Area
  Total 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
  Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
  Water 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation 484 ft (148 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 401
  Density 1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 19367
Area code(s) 610 and 484
FIPS code 42-61968

Pomeroy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 401 at the 2010 census.[1]

It was once the northern terminus of the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad.

Geography

Pomeroy is located at 39°57′51″N 75°53′11″W / 39.96417°N 75.88639°W / 39.96417; -75.88639[2] in the southeast corner of Sadsbury Township. Pennsylvania Route 372 passes through the center of the village, connecting Coatesville 3 miles (5 km) to the east with Parkesburg 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.86 km2), of which 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is land and 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.88%, is water.[3]

References

  1. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sadsbury CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. US Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map series
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pomeroy CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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