Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Lewistown: city in Montana, United States
About
Lewistown is a city located in the county of Mifflin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,338 and a population density of 596 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,085 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Lewistown
| Population | 8,085 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Mifflin County |
| Postal code | 59457 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Area | 14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5992,-77.5714 |
| Altitude | 3,950 feet / 1204 meters |
| Capital city | Lewistown is capital of Fergus County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:06:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 578 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lewistown is located at 40°35'57"N 77°34'17"W (40.5992400, -77.5713800).
Lewistown map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lewistown decreased by 3.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,338 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,325 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,367 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,329 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,292 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,266 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,221 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,193 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,154 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,125 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,085 | -0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Lewistown (13)
People born in Lewistown, including politician Roy E. Ayers, astronaut Loren Acton, librarian Alma Smith Jacobs, .
More notable people
- Bill Harris (American politician from Montana)
- Bobby Petrino (American football player and coach) he was born in 10/03/1961
- Jim Otten (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1951
- Wanda Grinde (American politician) she was born in 19/03/1944
- Albert Bauer (American politician) he was born in 06/06/1928
- Larry Grinde (American politician) he was born in 25/06/1948
- Jim Moore (Montana politician) he was born in 21/12/1927
- Becky Beard (American politician) she was born in 22/06/1960
- George Malcolm Fowler (economic geologist) he was born in 08/07/1885
- Dan Bartel he was born in 01/01/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lewistown, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418481 | Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology | Lewistown (PA) | 17044-1697 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lewistown, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lewistown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown Post Office | Lewistown (PA) | 17044 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lewistown, Montana city in Montana, United States with a population of 5,905 people.
- Lewistown, Illinois high school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois with a population of 2,096 people.
- Lewistown, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 522 people.
Other cities in Mifflin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mifflin County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Granville | 4,971 | Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Decatur | 3,070 | Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Burnham | 1,984 | Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Menno | 1,917 | Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Milroy | 1,498 | Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota |
| Juniata Terrace | 533 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McVeytown | 330 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Kistler | 315 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Newton Hamilton | 198 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lewistown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities