Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington: city in Pennsylvania.
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,673 and a population density of 350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,703 inhabitants.
The city was created 258 years ago in 1767.
Quick Facts about Washington
| Population | 2,703 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Postal code | 15301 |
| Phone Area Codes | 724 |
| Area | 7.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2023,-77.4780 |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital city | Washington is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1768 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:32:14 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 354 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Washington is located at 40°12'8"N 77°28'41"W (40.2023100, -77.4780400).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Washington increased by 1.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,673 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,685 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,684 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,688 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,685 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,690 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,694 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,696 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,708 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,710 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,703 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Washington
1Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Rd, Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
Phone: +17242289256 | Website available
2Driscoll Park
Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
Phone: +17242259055 | Website available
3Duncan Miller Glass Museum
100 Ridge Ave, Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
Phone: +17242259950 | Website available
4LeMoyne House
49 E Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
Phone: +17242256740 | Website available
5The Dreamers Company - Mural #2 "HANDS"
90 N Main St, Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Washington
1Washington Police Department
56 W Strawberry Ave, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234226 | Website available
2Washington City Hall
55 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234200 | Website available
3US Agricultural Department
2800 N Main St #1, Washington, PA 15301, United States View details
Phone: +17246273056 | Website available
4Washington Mayor's Office
55 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234200
5Borough City Hall
Washington, PA 15301 View details
6Washington Treasurer
55 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234220 | Website available
7Washington City Controller
55 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234053 | Website available
8Washington City Solicitors
55 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234214
9Washington Electrical Department
900 E Wheeling St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242234235 | Website available
10Washington Main Street Manager
80 N Main St, Washington, PA 15301 View details
Phone: +17242297207
People born in Washington (82)
People born in Washington, including boxer Sammy Angott, politician Samuel Stokely, politician S. Addison Oliver, .
More notable people
- Bud Yorkin (American director (1926-2015)) he was born in 22/02/1926
- Joseph Vance (United States general (1786-1852)) he was born in 21/03/1786
- John Kanzius (American inventor (1944-2009)) he was born in 01/03/1944
- Joseph A. Walker (American test pilot) he was born in 20/02/1921
- George Parros (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/12/1979
- Joseph A. Wright (American ambassador (1810-1867)) he was born in 17/04/1810
- Edward Goodrich Acheson (chemist) he was born in 09/03/1856
- Alexander Fulton (American businessman and politician) he was born in 01/01/1750
- Paula Danziger (American children's writer) she was born in 18/08/1949
- Sylvester Terkay (American professional wrestler) he was born in 04/12/1970
- Edward Moffat Weyer (American anthropologist) he was born in 12/07/1904
- William A. Bardeen (American physicist) he was born in 15/09/1941
- Linn F. Mollenauer (American physicist) he was born in 06/01/1937
- James M. Fulton (American conductor and composer) he was born in 01/01/1873
- Keith Wayne (American actor (1945-1995)) he was born in 16/01/1945
- Rebecca Harding Davis (American journalist) she was born in 24/06/1831
- Eddie Jones (American actor (1934-2019)) he was born in 18/09/1934
- William Cameron (American actor) he was born in 21/01/1955
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Washington, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216010 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg (PA) | 17257-2299 |
| 212009 | Dickinson College | Carlisle (PA) | 17013-2896 |
| 212018 | Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law | Carlisle (PA) | 17013-2861 |
| 217013 | Wilson College | Chambersburg (PA) | 17201-1285 |
| 446996 | Chambersburg Beauty School | Chambersburg (PA) | 17201 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Washington, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Washington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newvill Post Office | Newville (PA) | 17241 |
| Newburg Post Office | Newburg (PA) | 17240 |
| Walnut Bottom Post Office | Walnut Bottom (PA) | 17266 |
| Blain Post Office | Blain (PA) | 17006 |
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (PA) | 17081 |
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Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mechanicsburg | 8,999 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 6,248 | Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Dickinson | 5,385 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Allen | 5,092 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| West Fairview | 1,282 | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Washington distances to largest Pennsylvania cities