Media, Pennsylvania
Media, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
Borough | |
| Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Settled | 1682 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,357 |
| • Density | 6,696.3/sq mi (2,585.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 19063 |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-48464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1213991 |
Media is a borough in and the county seat of Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located approximately 13 miles west of Philadelphia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,357.
History[edit | edit source]
Media was settled in 1682 and incorporated in 1850. It was designated the county seat when Delaware County was created in 1789. The borough has a rich history, including its role in the Underground Railroad and its development as a Quaker community.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Media is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles, all of it land. The borough is situated in the Piedmont region of Pennsylvania.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, Media had a population of 5,357. The borough is known for its diverse community and vibrant downtown area, which includes a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Education[edit | edit source]
Media is served by the Rose Tree Media School District. The borough is also home to the Delaware County Institute of Science and the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Media is accessible via several major roads, including U.S. Route 1 and Pennsylvania Route 252. Public transportation is provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which operates the Media/Elwyn Line and several bus routes.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence
- Keith Andes, actor
- Ellen Powell Tiberino, artist
Points of Interest[edit | edit source]
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