Forkston, Pennsylvania
Forkston: Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
About
Forkston is a township located in the county of Wyoming in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 397 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 364 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Forkston
| Population : | 364 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wyoming County |
| Area : | 70.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7,244 feet / 2208 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:53:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forkston is located at 41°31'42"N 76°7'33"W (41.5284100, -76.1257600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forkston decreased by 9.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 397 | - | census |
| 2011 | 394 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 394 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 393 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 391 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 385 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 381 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 378 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 373 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 369 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 364 | -1.37% | estimation process |
Schools in Forkston
College & universities near Forkston, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214069 | Misericordia University | Dallas (PA) | 18612-1098 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forkston, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Forkston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mehoopany Post Office | Mehoopany (PA) | 18629 |
Other cities in Wyoming County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wyoming County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 5,327 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Jenks | 3,384 | Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania |
| Falls | 1,851 | City in United States of America |
| Tunkhannock | 1,674 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lemon | 1,166 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Mehoopany | 875 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Noxen | 835 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Nicholson | 705 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Meshoppen | 528 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Laceyville | 344 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
