Bangor, Pennsylvania
Bangor: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Bangor is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,273 and a population density of 3,469 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,210 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Bangor
| Population : | 5,210 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Northampton County |
| Postal code : | 18013, 18010 |
| Area : | 1.52 km2 |
| Named for : | Bangor |
| Altitude : | 1,775 feet / 541 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:32:57 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,428 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bangor is located at 40°51'56"N 75°12'24"W (40.8656500, -75.2065700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bangor decreased by 1.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,248 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,244 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,230 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,229 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,204 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,207 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,221 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,239 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,228 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,210 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,281 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,179 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,305 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,058 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,979 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
Bangor zip code is 18013.
County name: Northampton, County
fips: 42095
Bangor, Бангор
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $139,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,116 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $359 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $788 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,475 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,609 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,360,852 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 411,535 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,219 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,161 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,692 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,982 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,096 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 587 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,686 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 219 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,612 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,137.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.72 |
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People born in Bangor (5)
People born in Bangor, including politician Carl Henry Hoffman, politician Everett Kent, anthropologist Gladys Reichard, .
List
- George Lakey (American activist, sociologist, and writer) he was born in 02/11/1937
- Ronald C. Kichline (American football coach) he was born in 04/01/1895
Schools in Bangor
College & universities near Bangor, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216223 | The Beauty Institute | Stroudsburg (PA) | 18360-1720 |
| 212115 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg (PA) | 18301-2999 |
| 213385 | Lafayette College | Easton (PA) | 18042-1768 |
| 451495 | CDE Career Institute | Tannersville (PA) | 18372 |
| 245625 | Warren County Community College | Washington (NJ) | 07882-4343 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bangor, 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 |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Bangor
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Post Office | Bangor (PA) | 18013 |
| Pen Argyl Post Office | Pen Argyl (PA) | 18072 |
| Wind Ga Post Office | Wind Gap (PA) | 18091 |
| Mount Bethel Post Office | Mount Bethel (PA) | 18343 |
| Martins Creek Post Office | Martins Creek (PA) | 18063 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Bangor , Maine city in Penobscot County, Maine, USA with a population of 31,998 people.
- Bangor , New York town in the state of New York, USA with a population of 2,249 people.
- Bangor , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 2,087 people.
- Bangor , Wisconsin village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin with a population of 644 people.
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Easton | 26,978 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lower Saucon | 10,813 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Northampton | 9,852 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Hellertown | 5,820 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Nazareth | 5,688 | Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Palmer Heights | 3,762 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pen Argyl | 3,540 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,307 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| North Catasauqua | 2,825 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bath | 2,756 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Wind Gap | 2,732 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Freemansburg | 2,617 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Old Orchard | 2,434 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Walnutport | 2,115 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| East Bangor | 1,624 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bangor distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
