Christiana, Pennsylvania

Christiana: borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

About

Christiana is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,168 and a population density of 2,204 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,165 inhabitants.

The city was created 193 years ago in 1832.

Quick Facts about Christiana

Population 1,165 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Lancaster County
Postal code 17509
Area 0.53 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.9548,-75.9969
Altitude 1,604 feet / 489 meters
Establishment January 01, 1833 (193 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:22:11 (22nd April 2026)
Density 2,198 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.26% (2010-2020)
Weather 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Christiana is located at 39°57'17"N 75°59'49"W (39.9548300, -75.9968900).

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Weather

67°F
Chance Rain Showers
7 mph SW Wednesday

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Official website of Christiana

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Christiana decreased by 0.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,168 - census
2011 1,172 0.34% estimation process
2012 1,172 0% estimation process
2013 1,170 -0.17% estimation process
2014 1,171 0.09% estimation process
2015 1,171 0% estimation process
2016 1,171 0% estimation process
2017 1,171 0% estimation process
2018 1,173 0.17% estimation process
2019 1,171 -0.17% estimation process
2020 1,165 -0.52% estimation process
Christiana zip code is 17509. County name: Lancaster, County fips: 42071

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Christiana, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
213598 Lincoln University Lincoln University (PA) 19352-0999

Nearby Transit Stations (27)

Rail and bus stations connected to Christiana, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PAR Parkesburg W. First and S. Culvert Streets RAIL
COT Coatesville Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. RAIL
DOW Downingtown West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. RAIL
LNC Lancaster station 53 McGovern Avenue RAIL
EXT Exton 425 Walkertown Road RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Christiana.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Christiana Post Office Christiana (PA) 17509

Other cities in Lancaster County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Hempfield 40,558 A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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

Distance to Other Cities

Christiana distances to largest Pennsylvania cities