Hughestown, Pennsylvania
Hughestown: Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Hughestown is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,392 and a population density of 1,530 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,356 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Hughestown
| Population : | 1,356 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 0.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:18:28 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hughestown is located at 41°19'37"N 75°46'24"W (41.3270200, -75.7732500). It has 4 neighbors: Dupont, Duryea, Pittston and City of Pittston.
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Hughestown has 4 neighbours.
- Dupont borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Duryea borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Pittston city in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- City of Pittston township in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hughestown decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,541 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,392 | -10.7% | census |
| 2011 | 1,366 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,367 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,361 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,357 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,353 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,350 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,350 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,351 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,349 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,356 | 0.52% | estimation process |
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People born in Hughestown (1)
United States Army soldier during World War II Joe Toye was born in Hughestown
Schools in Hughestown
College & universities near Hughestown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212355 | Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic (PA) | 18507 |
| 365383 | Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18705-0699 |
| 249609 | Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort (PA) | 18704-2936 |
| 213321 | King's College | Wilkes-Barre (PA) | 18711-0801 |
| 217040 | Yeshivath Beth Moshe | Scranton (PA) | 18505-2196 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hughestown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Hughestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittston Post Office | Pittston (PA) | 18640 |
| Duryea Post Office | Duryea (PA) | 18642 |
| West Pittston Post Office | West Pittston (PA) | 18643 |
| Wyoming Post Office | Wyoming (PA) | 18644 |
| Taylor Post Office | Taylor (PA) | 18517 |
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
Hughestown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
