Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown: Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
About
Elizabethtown is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,545 and a population density of 4,324 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,494 inhabitants.
The city was created 272 years ago in 1752.
Quick Facts about Elizabethtown
| Population : | 11,494 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Postal code : | 17022 |
| Area : | 2.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,519 feet / 463 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1753 (272 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:22:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elizabethtown is located at 40°9'10"N 76°36'10"W (40.1528700, -76.6027500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elizabethtown decreased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,545 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,525 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,605 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,561 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,510 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,544 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,519 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,444 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,415 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,445 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,494 | 0.43% | estimation process |
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People born in Elizabethtown (9)
People born in Elizabethtown, including footballer Garret Pettis, politician Jack B. Horner, government official James Q. Reber, .
List
- Kenneth Brandt (American politician) he was born in 17/11/1938
- Vere Triechler (American football coach) he was born in 05/06/1879
- William Frank Seiverling, Jr. (United States Marine) he was born in 22/09/1920
- Tony Mrakovich (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 05/01/1999
- Isaac Huntzberger (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1873
- Rob Mason he was born in 08/06/1976
Schools in Elizabethtown
College & universities near Elizabethtown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212197 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown (PA) | 17022-2298 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elizabethtown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Elizabethtown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Post Office | Elizabethtown (PA) | 17022 |
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Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Elizabethtown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
