Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Dauphin: Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
About
Dauphin is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 791 and a population density of 1,840 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 801 inhabitants.
The city was created 260 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Dauphin
| Population : | 801 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Dauphin County |
| Postal code : | 17018 |
| Area : | 0.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,401 feet / 427 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1765 (260 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:35:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,863 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dauphin is located at 40°22'2"N 76°55'52"W (40.3673100, -76.9310900).
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Demographics
The population of Dauphin increased by 1.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 791 | - | census |
| 2011 | 789 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 792 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 789 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 789 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 794 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 800 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 801 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 801 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 801 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 801 | 0% | estimation process |
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Schools in Dauphin
College & universities near Dauphin, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211477 | Central Penn College | Summerdale (PA) | 17093-0309 |
| 212878 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg (PA) | 17110-2999 |
| 446640 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg (PA) | 17101-2208 |
| 212382 | Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg | Harrisburg (PA) | 17109 |
| 483346 | Divine Crown Barber & Beauty Academy | Harrisburg (PA) | 17110 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dauphin, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Dauphin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Post Office | Dauphin (PA) | 17018 |
| Marysvill Post Office | Marysville (PA) | 17053 |
| Summerdal Post Office | Summerdale (PA) | 17093 |
| Duncannon Post Office | Duncannon (PA) | 17020 |
| Harrisburg Post Office | Harrisburg (PA) | 17107 |
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
