Chadds Ford
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Chadds Ford is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 3,972 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 315 ft (96 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dilworthtown, 2.6 miles N.
- 3,972residents (2020 Census)
- 315 ftelevation · 96 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 459 / sq mipopulation density
- 19317ZIP code
About Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford Township ( Chadds-ford, alternatively Chadds-furd) is an affluent township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Philadelphia. Prior to 1996, Chadds Ford Township was known as Birmingham Township; the name was changed to allow the township to correspond to both its census-designated place and to distinguish itself from the adjacent Birmingham Township in Chester County.
As of the 2020 census, Chadds Ford Township had a population of 3,972, up from 3,640 at the 2010 census.
Chadds Ford was home to N. C. Wyeth, his son Andrew Wyeth, his daughter Ann Wyeth McCoy, and his grandson Jamie Wyeth. Brandywine Battlefield, the site of the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolutionary War, is located in the township, along with Brandywine River Museum, which houses much of the Wyeth collection.
Chadds Ford is also known for their annual pancake flipping competition, held on March 14th, 5:00 P.M., at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Dates have been moved, such as March 17th, 2022 and March 1st, 2007. All pancakes that have been made during the event are repurposed in a free pancake buffet at the end of the event along with a cultural cheese tasting booth.
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Living in Chadds Ford
- Median household income
- $168,491
- Median home value
- $753,100
- Median rent
- $2,226/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Chadds Ford had 3,972 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,972 |
|---|---|
| Density | 459 per sq mi (177 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chadds Ford at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,972 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.66 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8644° N, 75.5692° W |
| ZIP code | 19317 |
| Official website | chaddsfordpa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4204512442 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chadds Ford
- Dilworthtown2.6 mi N
- Birmingham2.9 mi NW
- Pennsbury3.1 mi W
- Concord3.2 mi E
- Thornbury4.2 mi N
- Hamorton4.4 mi W
- Bethel4.5 mi E
- Thornbury4.6 mi NE
- Cheyney University5.2 mi N
- Westtown5.3 mi N
- Arden, DE5.6 mi SE
- Pocopson5.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chadds Ford
What county is Chadds Ford in?
Chadds Ford is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Chadds Ford, PA?
3,972 people lived in Chadds Ford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chadds Ford, PA?
The ZIP code of Chadds Ford is 19317.
What is the elevation of Chadds Ford?
315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chadds Ford?
Dilworthtown (2.6 mi), Birmingham (2.9 mi), Pennsbury (3.1 mi), Concord (3.2 mi), Thornbury (4.2 mi).
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