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 147 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3270,-75.7733 |
| Altitude | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:00:38 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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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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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hughestown, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hughestown, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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