Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Northumberland: Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Northumberland is a city located in the county of Northumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,804 and a population density of 2,519 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,570 inhabitants.
The city was created 252 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about Northumberland
| Population : | 3,570 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Northumberland County |
| Postal code : | 17857 |
| Area : | 1.51 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1772 (252 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:59:46 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,364 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northumberland is located at 40°53'30"N 76°47'51"W (40.8917500, -76.7974700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Northumberland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northumberland decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,783 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,772 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,748 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,737 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,714 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,687 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,658 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,626 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,607 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,570 | -1.04% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Northumberland
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Where to Stay in Northumberland
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People born in Northumberland (15)
People born in Northumberland, including politician Robert J. Walker, politician Lewis D. Apsley, scientist Daniel McFarlan Moore, .
List
- Theodore Van Kirk (American Air Force navigator; recipient of the Silver Star) he was born in 27/02/1921
- Arthur Tracy Lee (American artist, 1814-1879) he was born in 26/06/1814
- Eddie Burke (American baseball player) he was born in 06/10/1866
- Henry Frick (American politician) he was born in 17/03/1795
- Henry L. Cake (Union United States Army officer) he was born in 06/10/1827
- Robert Dixon Herman (United States federal judge) he was born in 24/09/1911
- Helen Taggart Clark (American journalist, poet) she was born in 24/04/1849
- Francis Aristide Jackson he was born in 20/03/1830
- Elizabeth Nesbitt (American librarian) she was born in 15/04/1897
- Martha Elizabeth Duncan Walker Cook (American translator) she was born in 23/07/1806
- John Felix Lindauer (American farmer) he was born in 05/11/1858
- Marianne Lindauer (daughter of Wilhelm Lindauer) she was born in 02/04/1863
Schools in Northumberland
College & universities near Northumberland, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212294 | Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Northumberland, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
Post offices near Northumberland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Post Office | Northumberland (PA) | 17857 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Northumberland , New York town in the US state of New York with a population of 5,059 people.
- Northumberland , New Hampshire town in the state of New Hampshire with a population of 2,117 people.
Other cities in Northumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,322 | City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Kulpmont | 2,735 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin | 2,367 | City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Watsontown | 2,243 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg | 2,194 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Trevorton | 1,834 | Census designated place |
| Marshallton | 1,441 | Census designated place |
| Atlas | 809 | Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Turbotville | 662 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Marion Heights | 573 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| West Cameron | 522 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Hamilton | 479 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Herndon | 299 | Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| McEwensville | 273 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Reed | 240 | Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Burnside | 220 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Northumberland distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
