Throop, Pennsylvania
Throop: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Throop is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,088 and a population density of 318 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,887 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Throop
| Population : | 3,887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Area : | 12.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,776 feet / 846 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:57:53 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Throop is located at 41°27'5"N 75°36'43"W (41.4514700, -75.6118500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Throop
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Throop decreased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,088 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,100 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,092 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,082 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,064 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,976 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,937 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,918 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,911 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,896 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,887 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Throop (3)
People born in Throop, including politician Joseph Minish, baseball player Alex Konikowski, pitcher in Major League Baseball John McDonald, .
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Schools in Throop
College & universities near Throop, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Throop, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Throop
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olyphan Post Office | Olyphant (PA) | 18447 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Throop , New York city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,910 people.
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Throop distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
