Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg: Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Orwigsburg is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,099 and a population density of 1,428 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,943 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Orwigsburg
| Population : | 2,943 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 17961 |
| Area : | 2.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:09:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,356 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Orwigsburg is located at 40°39'17"N 76°6'3"W (40.6548100, -76.1007700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Orwigsburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Orwigsburg decreased by 5.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,076 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,064 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,049 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,026 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,999 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,988 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,973 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,965 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,952 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,943 | -0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Orwigsburg (1)
American politician Jacob Krebs was born in Orwigsburg
Schools in Orwigsburg
College & universities near Orwigsburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Orwigsburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Orwigsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Orwigsburg Post Office | Orwigsburg (PA) | 17961 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Orwigsburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
