Briar Creek, Pennsylvania
Briar Creek: borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
About
Briar Creek is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 660 and a population density of 359 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 672 inhabitants.
The city was created 109 years ago in 1916.
Quick Facts about Briar Creek
| Population | 672 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Different from | Briar Creek Township |
| Area | 1.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0459,-76.2822 |
| Altitude | 1,624 feet / 495 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1917 (109 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:28:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 365 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Briar Creek is located at 41°2'45"N 76°16'56"W (41.0459200, -76.2821600).
Briar Creek map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an i...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Briar Creek increased by 1.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 688 | 4.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 688 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 696 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 694 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 689 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 684 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 680 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 679 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 674 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 672 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Briar Creek, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Briar Creek, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Briar Creek.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mifflinvill Post Office | Mifflinville (PA) | 18631 |
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Derry | 2,495 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jonestown | 2,031 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Newlin | 1,341 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Orangeville | 480 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Stillwater | 203 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Centralia | 11 | Borough in Pennsylvania |