Freeland, Pennsylvania
Freeland: Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Freeland is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,531 and a population density of 5,270 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,413 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Freeland
| Population : | 3,413 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18224 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 0.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,375 feet / 1943 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 06:35:41 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 5,094 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeland is located at 41°1'0"N 75°53'50"W (41.0167500, -75.8971400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Freeland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freeland decreased by 3.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 3,643 | - | |
| 2010 | 3,531 | -3.17% | census |
| 2011 | 3,512 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,505 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,484 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,472 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,456 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,443 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,445 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,437 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,424 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,413 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Freeland (2)
People born in Freeland, including musician Robert Nagel, basketball player Andy O'Donnell, .
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Schools in Freeland
College & universities near Freeland, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freeland, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Freeland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freeland Post Office | Freeland (PA) | 18224 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Freeland , Michigan borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,514 people.
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 |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Freeland distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
