Doylestown Borough, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (PA)

Community Profile

Doylestown Borough is the County Seat of the County of Bucks and remains a central place within the region as a center for government, commerce, and culture.

Municipal Profile

Date of Incorporation	1838
Type of Government	Borough Council
School District	Central Bucks
Land Area	Land: 2.31 sq. mi.

Land Use Characteristics (in acres)

One and Two Family Residential	723.33	52%
Multi-Family Residential	56.76	3%
Commercial	203.79	15%
Transportation and Utilities	125.86	11%
Government and Institution	48	3%
Park and Recreation	68.89	5%
Vacant	22.59	2%

Population Projection and Anticipated Growth Areas

According to the population projections, Doylestown Borough is expected to experience gradual growth over the next 10 years. Of great significance is the anticipated dramatic population growth in areas immediately adjacent to the Borough.

Demographics	Population Trend *
1980	8,717
1990	8,575
2000 Median Estimate	9,160 (approx.)
2010 Median Estimate	9,270 (approx.)
2020 Median Estimate	9,350 (approx.)

(*) Bucks County Planning Commission

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