Dickinson, Pennsylvania
Dickinson: Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
About
Dickinson is a township located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,223 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,385 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dickinson
| Population : | 5,385 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Area : | 46.03 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:27:42 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dickinson is located at 40°6'48"N 77°20'6"W (40.1134200, -77.3349800).
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Demographics
The population of Dickinson increased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,223 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,235 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,268 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,278 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,288 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,321 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,346 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,364 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,363 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,383 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,385 | 0.04% | estimation process |
Schools in Dickinson
College & universities near Dickinson, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212009 | Dickinson College | Carlisle (PA) | 17013-2896 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dickinson, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
Post offices near Dickinson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Bottom Post Office | Walnut Bottom (PA) | 17266 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dickinson , North Dakota city in North Dakota with a population of 23,527 people.
- Dickinson , Texas city in North Dakota with a population of 21,216 people.
- Dickinson , New York town of the United States with a population of 798 people.
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mechanicsburg | 8,999 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 6,248 | Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Schlusser | 5,265 | Census designated place |
| Allen | 5,092 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Washington | 2,703 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Dickinson distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
