La Plume, Pennsylvania
La Plume: township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
About
La Plume is a township located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 602 and a population density of 251 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 548 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about La Plume
| Population | 548 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Area | 2.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5567,-75.7538 |
| Altitude | 2,884 feet / 879 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:05:49 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 228 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
La Plume is located at 41°33'24"N 75°45'14"W (41.5567400, -75.7538000).
La Plume map
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Weather
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of La Plume decreased by 9.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 600 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 596 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 594 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 591 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 578 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 572 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 570 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 569 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 566 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 548 | -3.28% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Plume, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213303 | Keystone College | La Plume (PA) | 18440-0200 |
| 211024 | Clarks Summit University | South Abington Township (PA) | 18411-1250 |
| 246071 | Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County | Scranton (PA) | 18508 |
| 213233 | Johnson College | Scranton (PA) | 18508-1495 |
| 213826 | Marywood University | Scranton (PA) | 18509-1598 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Plume, 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 La Plume.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Plum Post Office | La Plume (PA) | 18440 |
| Dalton Post Office | Dalton (PA) | 18414 |
| Factoryvill Post Office | Factoryville (PA) | 18419 |
| Waverly Post Office | Waverly (PA) | 18471 |
| Fleetvill Post Office | Fleetville (PA) | 18420 |
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |