Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg: town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
About
Bloomsburg is a town located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,855 and a population density of 3,167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,749 inhabitants.
The town was created 229 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Bloomsburg
| Population | 13,749 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Berks County |
| Postal code | 17815 |
| Area | 4.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4295,-76.0133 |
| Altitude | 1,742 feet / 531 meters |
| Capital city | Bloomsburg is capital of Columbia County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1797 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:41:23 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,932 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Bloomsburg is located at 40°25'46"N 76°0'48"W (40.4295400, -76.0132700).
Bloomsburg map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bloomsburg decreased by 8.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,855 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,667 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,574 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,774 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,688 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,568 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,269 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,955 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,756 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,811 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,749 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bloomsburg
1Bloomsburg Town Park
Market St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States View details
Phone: +15707847123 | Website available
2Bill's Old Bike Barn
7145 Columbia Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States View details
Phone: +15707597030 | Website available
3Bloomsburg Children's Museum
2 W 7th St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States View details
Phone: +15703899206 | Website available
4Outback Roos, Bloomsburg
225 Columbia Mall Drive INSIDE THE MALL- By Dunham’s, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States View details
Phone: +15703172555 | Website available
5Columbia Park
Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States View details
People born in Bloomsburg (24)
People born in Bloomsburg, including actress, musician, author, and model Krysten Ritter, musician Lacy J. Dalton, neuroscientist Haldan Keffer Hartline, .
More notable people
- Emile Santiago (Costume Designer) he was born in 21/02/1899
- Frank Eugene Lutz (American entomologist) he was born in 15/09/1879
- Ben Jones (American professional football player, born 1899) he was born in 18/03/1899
- Charles Paxton Zaner (American calligrapher) he was born in 15/02/1864
- David R. Millard (American politician) he was born in 10/02/1953
- Dennis C. Wolff (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1951
- Doug Davis (American baseball player (1962-)) he was born in 24/09/1962
- Joe Souza (Softcore adult film actor, TV/Film actor, Stage actor) he was born in 05/10/1970
- John Hummel (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1883
- John Kuczynski (American darts player) he was born in 16/10/1973
- Pamela Ribon (Author, Screenwriter, TV Writer, Actress) she was born in 04/04/1975
- Randy Sidler (American football player) he was born in 04/02/1956
- William Trump (United States Lifesaving Service Station-keeper) he was born in 07/11/1923
- David Jewett Waller, Jr. (Pennsylvanian educator) he was born in 17/07/1846
- John Bogart (American baseball player) he was born in 21/09/1900
- Paul Hartzell (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1953
- Ruth Hutton Ancker (American sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1901
- Eric Semborski (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/06/1993
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bloomsburg, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481021 | Berks Career & Technology Center | Leesport (PA) | 19533-9112 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bloomsburg, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bloomsburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leespor Post Office | Leesport (PA) | 19533 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 14,585 people.
Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bloomsburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities