Hegins, Pennsylvania
Hegins: Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Hegins is a township located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,516 and a population density of 110 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,357 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hegins
| Population : | 3,357 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Area : | 32 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:15:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 17938 |
| Density : | 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hegins is located at 40°39'5"N 76°29'52"W (40.6514800, -76.4977400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hegins decreased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,516 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,507 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,499 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,496 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,473 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,459 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,432 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,405 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,382 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,363 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,357 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Schools in Hegins
College & universities near Hegins, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hegins, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Hegins distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
