Forest Lake, Pennsylvania
Forest Lake: Township of Pennsylvania
About
Forest Lake is a township located in the county of Susquehanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,193 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,101 inhabitants.
Forest Lake Township is a township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,104 as of the 2020 census.
It was formed from parts of Bridgewater, Silver Lake, and Middletown Townships on May 4, 1836.
In the 1900s, there was an art camp for girls on the lake itself called Camp Sylvania.
The township has a population of around 1,100 people, making it one of the smaller townships in the area. The population has steadily been increasing over time—it was only 914 people in 1990.
Forest Lake Township has been recognized as an excellent place to live because of its schools and recreation facilities. It also has a large number of businesses and restaurants located within its borders.
Quick Facts about Forest Lake
| Population : | 1,101 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Susquehanna County |
| Area : | 29.93 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:29:14 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest Lake is located at 41°53'3"N 75°57'34"W (41.8842400, -75.9593600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Forest Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forest Lake decreased by 8.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,189 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,181 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,167 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,153 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,144 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,129 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,118 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,114 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,108 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,101 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Schools in Forest Lake
College & universities near Forest Lake, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441672 | Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center | Springville (PA) | 18844 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest Lake, 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 |
Post offices near Forest Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Friendsvill Post Office | Friendsville (PA) | 18818 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Forest Lake , Minnesota city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 21,285 people.
Other cities in Susquehanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Susquehanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford | 2,242 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Lenox | 1,767 | Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Forest City | 1,721 | Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dimock | 1,413 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Harford | 1,327 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hallstead | 1,195 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Gibson | 1,165 | Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Rush | 1,160 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Susquehanna | 955 | Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Brooklyn | 904 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| New Milford | 833 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Great Bend | 663 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Choconut | 657 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Ararat | 518 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Lanesboro | 501 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hop Bottom | 312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Forest Lake distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
