Kennett Square
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 5,936 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kennett, 1.6 miles E.
- 5,936residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 5,572 / sq mipopulation density
- 19348ZIP code
About Kennett Square
Kennett Square is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Kennett Square had a population of 5,943.
Kennett Square is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and is considered a suburb of both Philadelphia, the nation's sixth largest city as of 2020, and Wilmington, Delaware. The local high school is Kennett High School. The former corporate headquarters of Genesis HealthCare, which administers elderly care facilities, is based in Kennett Square inside the Walker Building and Franklin Center.
The borough is sometimes referred to as the "Mushroom Capital of the World" because mushroom farming in the region produces over 500 million pounds of mushrooms a year, representing half of the nation's mushroom crop production. To celebrate this heritage, Kennett Square holds an annual Mushroom Festival, where the town and its businesses hold a parade, gives mushroom farm tours, and sells food and other goods. Kennett Square is 3 miles away from Longwood Gardens.
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Living in Kennett Square
- Median household income
- $80,505
- Median home value
- $402,700
- Median rent
- $1,396/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Kennett Square had 5,936 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,936 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,572 per sq mi (2,152 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kennett Square at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,936 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8438° N, 75.7113° W |
| ZIP code | 19348 |
| Official website | kennett-square.pa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4239352 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kennett Square
- Kennett1.6 mi E
- East Marlborough2.3 mi N
- Toughkenamon2.5 mi W
- New Garden3.2 mi SW
- Hamorton3.6 mi NE
- Avondale3.9 mi W
- Unionville4.0 mi N
- Hockessin, DE4.6 mi SE
- Pennsbury4.7 mi E
- Pocopson5.2 mi NE
- London Grove5.6 mi W
- Newlin5.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kennett Square
What county is Kennett Square in?
Kennett Square is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Kennett Square, PA?
5,936 people lived in Kennett Square at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kennett Square, PA?
The ZIP code of Kennett Square is 19348.
What is the elevation of Kennett Square?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kennett Square?
Kennett (1.6 mi), East Marlborough (2.3 mi), Toughkenamon (2.5 mi), New Garden (3.2 mi), Hamorton (3.6 mi).
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