Girard, Pennsylvania
Girard: Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
About
Girard is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,104 and a population density of 1,315 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,897 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Girard
| Population : | 2,897 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 16417 |
| Area : | 2.36 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:13:30 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,228 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Girard is located at 42°0'1"N 80°19'5"W (42.0003300, -80.3181200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Girard decreased by 7.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,104 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,095 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,087 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,073 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,054 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,034 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,009 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,973 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,944 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,912 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,897 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Girard
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2 Girard Borough Park
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People born in Girard (2)
People born in Girard, including baseball player Bones Ely, playwright and actor Denman Thompson, .
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Schools in Girard
College & universities near Girard, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216418 | Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie (PA) | 16506-1013 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Girard, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Girard , Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 9,159 people.
- Girard , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,656 people.
- Girard , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 1,981 people.
- Girard , Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,765 people.
- Girard , Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 732 people.
- Girard , Georgia city in Burke County, Georgia, United States with a population of 150 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | 95,077 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Harborcreek | 16,998 | Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Corry | 6,180 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Edinboro | 5,405 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| North East | 4,013 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lawrence Park | 3,982 | Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Union City | 3,097 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wesleyville | 3,093 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Albion | 1,445 | Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Avonia | 1,205 | Census designated place |
| Cranesville | 594 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Platea | 397 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mill Village | 383 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wattsburg | 381 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Elgin | 204 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Girard distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
