Pittston, Pennsylvania
Pittston: City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Pittston is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,368 and a population density of 1,970 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,346 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Pittston
| Population : | 3,346 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18641, 18640, 18642 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 1.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1970 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:19:22 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,957 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pittston is located at 41°19'33"N 75°47'22"W (41.3259100, -75.7893600). It has 4 neighbors: Duryea, Hughestown, City of Pittston and West Pittston.
Pittston map
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- Official Website
Official website of Pittston
- Charles Calvin Bowman , 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Robert A. Loftus , 1980 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
Pittston has 4 neighbours.
- Duryea borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Hughestown borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- City of Pittston township in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- West Pittston borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pittston decreased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1860 | 3,682 | - | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1870 | 6,760 | 45.53% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1880 | 7,472 | 9.53% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1890 | 10,302 | 27.47% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1900 | 12,556 | 17.95% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1910 | 16,267 | 22.81% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1920 | 18,497 | 12.06% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1930 | 18,246 | -1.38% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1940 | 17,828 | -2.34% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1950 | 15,012 | -18.76% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1960 | 12,407 | -21% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1970 | 11,113 | -11.64% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1980 | 9,930 | -11.91% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1990 | 9,400 | -5.64% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2000 | 8,104 | -15.99% | 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2010 | 3,368 | -140.62% | census |
| 2011 | 3,357 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,353 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,354 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,360 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,360 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,359 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,366 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,364 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,357 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,346 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Pittston
1 Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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2 Montage Mountain Wildflower Sanctuary
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Where to Stay in Pittston
1 Holiday Inn Express Pittston - Scranton Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Other Places in Pittston
1 Park & Ride
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People born in Pittston (25)
People born in Pittston, including businessman and philanthropist John D. MacArthur, Professor, author Jay Parini, Major League Baseball player and manager Hughie Jennings, .
List
- Dan Gordon (animator) he was born in 13/07/1902
- Carl Ferris Miller (South Korean banker) he was born in 05/04/1921
- Gib Cool (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1894
- Henry Welsford (American rower) he was born in 14/06/1900
- Ray Musto (American politician) he was born in 30/03/1929
- Jimmy Cefalo (American football player) he was born in 06/10/1956
- Lou Butera (American pool player) he was born in 15/05/1937
- Mike Hudock (American football player (1934-2003)) he was born in 29/09/1934
- Thomas Tigue (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1945
- Tommy McMillan (baseball player) he was born in 18/04/1888
- William Bowman (American fencer) he was born in 28/07/1881
- J. Harold Flannery (American politician) he was born in 19/04/1898
- Simon F. Pauxtis (American football player and coach, baseball player (1885-1961)) he was born in 20/07/1885
- Thomas Craig (American mathematician) he was born in 20/12/1855
- Gerry Granahan (American singer and record producer) he was born in 20/04/1932
- Austin O'Malley (American author) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Joe Cosgrove (actor and attorney) he was born in 01/02/1957
- Mark O'Keefe he was born in 10/07/1952
Schools in Pittston
College & universities near Pittston, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365383 | Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18705-0699 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pittston, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Pittston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittston Post Office | Pittston (PA) | 18640 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pittston , Maine town in Maine, United States of America with a population of 2,819 people.
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Pittston distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
