Ernest, Pennsylvania
Ernest: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Ernest is a city located in the county of Indiana in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 462 and a population density of 1,925 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 431 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ernest
| Population : | 431 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Indiana County |
| Postal code : | 15739 |
| Area : | 0.24 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:58:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,796 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ernest is located at 40°40'41"N 79°9'42"W (40.6781200, -79.1617000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ernest decreased by 7.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 462 | - | census |
| 2011 | 460 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 457 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 451 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 448 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 444 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 440 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 436 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 433 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 431 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 431 | 0% | estimation process |
Ernest zip code is 15739.
County name: Indiana, County
fips: 42063
Schools in Ernest
College & universities near Ernest, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418560 | Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana (PA) | 15701-1465 |
| 213020 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana (PA) | 15705-1098 |
| 418515 | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program | Ford City (PA) | 16226 |
| 213330 | Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning (PA) | 16201 |
| 211802 | DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown (PA) | 15905-4398 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ernest, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Indiana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Indiana County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 13,120 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Smith | 4,347 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Burrell | 4,101 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Blairsville | 3,204 | City in Union County, Georgia, USA |
| Rayne | 2,781 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Germany | 2,737 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Snyder | 2,380 | Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Gilpin | 2,377 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Robinson | 1,887 | Census-designated place in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Brush Valley | 1,729 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Ben Avon | 1,716 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Homer City | 1,585 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,502 | Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Locust | 1,383 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Clymer | 1,262 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Black Lick | 1,149 | Census designated place |
