Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania
Harveys Lake: Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Harveys Lake is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,791 and a population density of 452 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,812 inhabitants.
The city was created 57 years ago in 1967.
Quick Facts about Harveys Lake
| Population : | 2,812 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18618 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 6.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,319 feet / 402 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1968 (57 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 17:47:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 456 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harveys Lake is located at 41°23'0"N 76°1'29"W (41.3834100, -76.0246500).
Harveys Lake map
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- Official Website
Official website of Harveys Lake
Harveys Lake has 1 neighbours.
- Noxen township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
The population of Harveys Lake increased by 0.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 2,888 | - | 279 |
| 2010 | 2,791 | -3.48% | census |
| 2011 | 2,780 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,784 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,772 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,768 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,755 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,767 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,774 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,772 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,774 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,812 | 1.35% | estimation process |
People born in Harveys Lake (1)
American politician T. Newell Wood was born in Harveys Lake
Schools in Harveys Lake
College & universities near Harveys Lake, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214069 | Misericordia University | Dallas (PA) | 18612-1098 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harveys Lake, 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 Harveys Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harveys Lak Post Office | Harveys Lake (PA) | 18618 |
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 |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Harveys Lake distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
