Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
Gallitzin: City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Gallitzin is a city located in the county of Cambria in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,324 and a population density of 698 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,514 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Gallitzin
| Population : | 1,514 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cambria County |
| Postal code : | 16641 |
| Area : | 1.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7,159 feet / 2182 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:25:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 799 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gallitzin is located at 40°28'56"N 78°33'6"W (40.4822900, -78.5516800).
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Demographics
The population of Gallitzin increased by 12.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,324 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,308 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,305 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,298 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,293 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,281 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,272 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,259 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,248 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,237 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,514 | 18.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gallitzin
1 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
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2 The Lemon House
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People born in Gallitzin (1)
journalist Pauline Frederick was born in Gallitzin
Schools in Gallitzin
College & universities near Gallitzin, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214166 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson (PA) | 16630-1999 |
| 215743 | Saint Francis University | Loretto (PA) | 15940 |
| 215530 | The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | Altoona (PA) | 16601-2419 |
| 383367 | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona (PA) | 16602-3616 |
| 375939 | YTI Career Institute-Altoona | Altoona (PA) | 16602 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gallitzin, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Gallitzin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gallitzin Post Office | Gallitzin (PA) | 16641 |
| Cresson Post Office | Cresson (PA) | 16630 |
| Lor Post Office | Loretto (PA) | 15940 |
| Ashvill Post Office | Ashville (PA) | 16613 |
| Lilly Post Office | Lilly (PA) | 15938 |
Other cities in Cambria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cambria County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oil City | 9,618 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Portage | 2,351 | Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Gallitzin distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
