Bethany, Pennsylvania
Bethany: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Bethany is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 246 and a population density of 492 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 222 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Bethany
| Population : | 222 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Area : | 0.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,875 feet / 1486 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1800 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:20:44 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethany is located at 41°36'47"N 75°17'4"W (41.6131400, -75.2843400).
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Official website of Bethany
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethany decreased by 10.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 246 | - | census |
| 2011 | 236 | -4.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 235 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 233 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 232 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 230 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 227 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 227 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 224 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 222 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Schools in Bethany
College & universities near Bethany, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethany, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prompton Post Office | Prompton (PA) | 18456 |
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- Bethany , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,049 people.
- Bethany , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,210 people.
- Bethany , West Virginia town in West Virginia, U.S. with a population of 800 people.
- Bethany , Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana, United States with a population of 88 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Honesdale | 4,298 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Damascus | 3,622 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cherry Ridge | 1,848 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| South Canaan | 1,772 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Dyberry | 1,404 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Waymart | 1,263 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hawley | 1,138 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cascade | 397 | Township in northeastern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Prompton | 233 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Starrucca | 165 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
