Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Borough
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,300
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	18914
Area code(s)	215, 267, 445

Chalfont is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,300. The borough is part of the North Penn Valley, a region that is centered around the borough of Lansdale.

History

Chalfont was named after Chalfont St Giles, a village in Buckinghamshire, England. The borough was incorporated in 1901. The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans before European settlers arrived in the 18th century.

Geography

Chalfont is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The borough is drained by the Neshaminy Creek into the Delaware River.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,300 people, 1,500 households, and 1,200 families residing in the borough. The population density was . The racial makeup of the borough was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Education

Chalfont is served by the Central Bucks School District. The borough is home to several public schools, including Butler Elementary School and Unami Middle School. High school students typically attend Central Bucks High School South.

Transportation

Chalfont is accessible via several major roads, including U.S. Route 202 and Pennsylvania Route 152. The borough is also served by the Chalfont station on the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line, providing commuter rail service to Philadelphia.

Notable People

• William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, had connections to the area.
• Edward Hicks, a famous American folk painter, lived nearby.

See also

• Bucks County, Pennsylvania
• North Penn Valley
• Central Bucks School District