Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
Forty Fort: Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
About
Forty Fort is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,214 and a population density of 2,684 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,025 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Forty Fort
| Population : | 4,025 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18704 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 1.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:29:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,564 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forty Fort is located at 41°16'44"N 75°52'42"W (41.2789700, -75.8782500). It has 4 neighbors: Kingston, Swoyersville, Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming.
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Forty Fort has 4 neighbours.
- Kingston borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Swoyersville borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Wilkes-Barre county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Wyoming borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forty Fort decreased by 4.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 4,579 | - | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 4,214 | -8.66% | census |
| 2011 | 4,148 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,144 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,117 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,103 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,084 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,066 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,064 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,056 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,041 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,025 | -0.4% | estimation process |
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People born in Forty Fort (1)
American politician Mitchell Jenkins was born in Forty Fort
Schools in Forty Fort
College & universities near Forty Fort, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249609 | Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort (PA) | 18704-2936 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forty Fort, 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 Forty Fort
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Luzern Post Office | Luzerne (PA) | 18709 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Forty Fort distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
