Jacobus, Pennsylvania
Jacobus: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Jacobus is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,841 and a population density of 1,980 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,826 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Jacobus
| Population : | 1,826 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Area : | 0.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,044 feet / 623 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:39:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,963 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jacobus is located at 39°52'59"N 76°42'38"W (39.8831600, -76.7105200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jacobus decreased by 0.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,829 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,823 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,836 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,837 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,835 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,836 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,836 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,836 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,833 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,826 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Jacobus (1)
American baseball player Ray Shearer was born in Jacobus
Schools in Jacobus
College & universities near Jacobus, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418409 | York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education | York (PA) | 17402-4696 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jacobus, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| York | 28,768 | County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Hanover | 15,783 | Town in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Weigelstown | 12,875 | Census designated place |
| Lehman | 10,237 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West Manheim | 9,063 | Township in York County, Pennsylvania |
| East York | 8,777 | Census designated place |
| Bellevue | 7,980 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Red Lion | 6,321 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Forest Hills | 6,256 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Spry | 4,891 | Census designated place |
| Bridgeville | 4,870 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| New Freedom | 4,810 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blooming Grove | 4,687 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West York | 4,602 | Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dallastown | 3,869 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shrewsbury | 3,847 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Jacobus distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
