Hempfield, Pennsylvania
Hempfield: A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the southwestern part of the state. Hempfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hempfield Historical Society and the Hempfield Township Park.
About
Hempfield is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,241. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,558 inhabitants.
Hempfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,241 at the 2010 census, making it the second largest suburb in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area by population. Area: 199.1 km²
The township was founded in 1765 and incorporated as a township on February 26, 1804. It is named after Hempfield Parish in Lancaster County, England.
Hempfield Township is located approximately 25 miles south of Pittsburgh and is part of the Monongahela Valley region of Pennsylvania. It has been ranked as one of the wealthiest municipalities in America with a median household income of $107,000.
Quick Facts about Hempfield
| Population : | 40,558 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:55:36 (24th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -6.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hempfield is located at 40°3'17"N 76°26'20"W (40.0548200, -76.4388500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hempfield decreased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 43,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,207 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,990 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,812 | -2.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,648 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,478 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,201 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,903 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,666 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,463 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,558 | 0.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Hempfield
College & universities near Hempfield, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212276 | Empire Beauty School-Lancaster | Lancaster (PA) | 17603 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hempfield, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Hempfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Post Office | Silver Spring (PA) | 17575 |
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Hempfield distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
