Leacock, Pennsylvania
Leacock: Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
About
Leacock is a township located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,220 and a population density of 252 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,783 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leacock
| Population : | 5,783 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Different from : | Upper Leacock Township |
| Area : | 20.7 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:53:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 279 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leacock is located at 40°5'8"N 76°12'30"W (40.0856500, -76.2082900).
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Demographics
The population of Leacock increased by 9.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,220 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,278 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,303 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,356 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,424 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,489 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,519 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,597 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,659 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,764 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,783 | 0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Leacock (1)
American politician Amos Ellmaker was born in Leacock
Schools in Leacock
College & universities near Leacock, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442356 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | Lancaster (PA) | 17601 |
| 213400 | Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster (PA) | 17601-5036 |
| 213455 | Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | Lancaster (PA) | 17602 |
| 216296 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster (PA) | 17602-3198 |
| 483753 | Champ's Barber School | Lancaster (PA) | 17602-3809 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leacock, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Leacock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leola Post Office | Leola (PA) | 17540 |
| Talmag Post Office | Talmage (PA) | 17580 |
| Brownstown Post Office | Brownstown (PA) | 17508 |
| Witmer Post Office | Witmer (PA) | 17585 |
| East Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (PA) | 17601 |
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 |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Leacock distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
