Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Catawissa: Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
About
Catawissa is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,552 and a population density of 2,874 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,460 inhabitants.
The city was created 252 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Catawissa
| Population | 1,460 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Postal code | 17820 |
| Area | 0.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9520,-76.4597 |
| Altitude | 476 feet / 145 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1774 (252 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:44:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,704 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Catawissa is located at 40°57'7"N 76°27'35"W (40.9520300, -76.4596700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Catawissa decreased by 6.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,552 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,544 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,538 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,532 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,527 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,512 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,500 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,491 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,480 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,467 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,460 | -0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Catawissa (2)
People born in Catawissa, including baseball player Bobby Rhawn, professor of English William Olmstead Holmes, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Catawissa, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| 443377 | Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury | Sunbury (PA) | 17801 |
| 212294 | Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
| 211291 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg (PA) | 17837 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Catawissa, 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 Catawissa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Catawissa Post Office | Catawissa (PA) | 17820 |
| Bloomsburg Post Office | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
| Numidia Post Office | Numidia (PA) | 17858 |
| Elysburg Post Office | Elysburg (PA) | 17824 |
| Danvill Post Office | Danville (PA) | 17821 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Briar Creek | 672 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Orangeville | 480 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Stillwater | 203 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Centralia | 11 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Catawissa distances to largest Pennsylvania cities