Highspire, Pennsylvania
Highspire: Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
About
Highspire is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,399 and a population density of 3,242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,369 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Highspire
| Population : | 2,369 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Dauphin County |
| Postal code : | 17034 |
| Area : | 0.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:45:49 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highspire is located at 40°12'39"N 76°47'28"W (40.2109200, -76.7910800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highspire decreased by 1.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,399 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,394 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,391 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,386 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,384 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,379 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,375 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,375 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,375 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,373 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,369 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Highspire (1)
American actor (1916-2014) Don Keefer was born in Highspire
Schools in Highspire
College & universities near Highspire, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214713 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown (PA) | 17057-4846 |
| 483346 | Divine Crown Barber & Beauty Academy | Harrisburg (PA) | 17110 |
| 446640 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg (PA) | 17101-2208 |
| 212382 | Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg | Harrisburg (PA) | 17109 |
| 214616 | Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | Hershey (PA) | 17033-2360 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highspire, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Highspire
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highspir Post Office | Highspire (PA) | 17034 |
| Swatara Post Office | Harrisburg (PA) | 17111 |
| Middletown Post Office | Middletown (PA) | 17057 |
| Steelton Post Office | Steelton (PA) | 17113 |
| Etter Post Office | Etters (PA) | 17319 |
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtang | 1,546 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Highspire distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
