Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania
Cherry Ridge: Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
About
Cherry Ridge is a township located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,895 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,848 inhabitants.
The township was created 226 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Cherry Ridge
| Population : | 1,848 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Area : | 22.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,401 feet / 427 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:31:34 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cherry Ridge is located at 41°31'54"N 75°16'43"W (41.5317500, -75.2785100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cherry Ridge decreased by 2.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,895 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,902 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,888 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,874 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,873 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,871 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,857 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,855 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,860 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,853 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,848 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Cherry Ridge (1)
American politician William W. Foster was born in Cherry Ridge
Schools in Cherry Ridge
College & universities near Cherry Ridge, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
| 213233 | Johnson College | Scranton (PA) | 18508-1495 |
| 213826 | Marywood University | Scranton (PA) | 18509-1598 |
| 246071 | Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County | Scranton (PA) | 18508 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cherry Ridge, 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 Cherry Ridge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Honesdal Post Office | Honesdale (PA) | 18431 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Bethany | 222 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Starrucca | 165 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Cherry Ridge distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
