Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Strasburg: borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

About

Strasburg is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,809 and a population density of 2,926 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,015 inhabitants.

The city was created 293 years ago in 1732.

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Location of Strasburg on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Strasburg

Population 3,015 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Lancaster County
Postal code 17579
Area 0.96 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.9832,-76.1841
Altitude 4,629 feet / 1411 meters
Establishment January 01, 1733 (293 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 04:58:39 (23rd April 2026)
Density 3,141 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.83% (2010-2020)
Weather 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Strasburg 27 E Main 1754 image
Strasburg 27 E Main 1754 image

Geography

Strasburg is located at 39°58'59"N 76°11'3"W (39.9831600, -76.1841200).

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Weather

72°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph NW Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

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Official website of Strasburg

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Demographics

The population of Strasburg increased by 6.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,809 - census
2011 2,841 1.13% estimation process
2012 2,850 0.32% estimation process
2013 2,862 0.42% estimation process
2014 2,880 0.62% estimation process
2015 2,906 0.89% estimation process
2016 2,941 1.19% estimation process
2017 2,966 0.84% estimation process
2018 2,994 0.94% estimation process
2019 3,030 1.19% estimation process
2020 3,015 -0.5% estimation process
Strasburg zip code is 17579. County name: Lancaster, County fips: 42071
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Best Things to Do in Strasburg

1Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

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2Choo Choo Barn

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3Village Greens Miniature Golf and Snack Shoppe

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4Strasburg Scooters

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People born in Strasburg (11)

People born in Strasburg, including musician David Craighead, baseball player Don Wert, minister George Duffield, .

More notable people

  • Jacob H. Neff (American politician) he was born in 18/10/1830
  • James Whitehill (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1762
  • John Alexander Ahl (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1813
  • Thomas Henry Burrowes (Fourth president of Penn State University) he was born in 16/11/1805
  • James Wolpert (American singer) he was born in 26/12/1990
  • Elam Bartholomew (U.S. botanist (1852-1934)) he was born in 09/06/1852
  • Matt Feiler (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 07/07/1992
  • John Herr Musser (American physician, teacher, and writer) he was born in 22/06/1856

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
418533 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street (PA) 17584

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

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

Code Name Address Type
LNC Lancaster station 53 McGovern Avenue RAIL
PAR Parkesburg W. First and S. Culvert Streets RAIL
MJY Mount Joy East Henry St. and North Market St. RAIL
COT Coatesville Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. RAIL
DOW Downingtown West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Strasburg.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Strasburg Post Office Strasburg (PA) 17579

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Strasburg, Virginia town in Virginia, United States with a population of 6,716 people.
  • Strasburg, Ohio village in United States of America with a population of 2,689 people.
  • Strasburg, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 435 people.
  • Strasburg, North Dakota human settlement in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 355 people.
  • Strasburg, Missouri City in Cass County, Missouri, United States with a population of 140 people.

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

Strasburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities