Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven: City in Pennsylvania
About
Lock Haven is a city located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,772 and a population density of 3,660 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,694 inhabitants.
The city was created 256 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Lock Haven
| Population : | 8,694 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 17745 |
| Area : | 2.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Capital city : | Lock Haven is capital of Clinton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1769 (256 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:31:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,256 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lock Haven is located at 41°8'13"N 77°26'49"W (41.1370100, -77.4469300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lock Haven decreased by 12.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,772 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,806 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,973 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,883 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,616 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,588 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,291 | -3.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,146 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,104 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,083 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,694 | -4.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,230 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,256 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,136 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,267 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 93.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,367 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,273 |
Lock Haven zip code is 17745.
County name: Clinton, County
fips: 42035
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,273 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $185,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,340 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $721 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 31 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,404 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,724 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 140,654 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 167,244 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,111 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,333 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,575 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 456 |
| 2019 total employment : | 15,002 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,088,807 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,008 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,262 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 708 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,157 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,085 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 140.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 130.24 |
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People born in Lock Haven (22)
People born in Lock Haven, including cartoonist, author Alison Bechdel, painter John Sloan, politician Alexander McDonald, .
List
- Jerrè Tanner (American composer and musicologist) he was born in 05/01/1939
- John Bechdel (American keyboardist) he was born in 23/08/1964
- John Sloan Dickey (American educator) he was born in 04/11/1907
- Bob Peck (American football center (1891-1932)) he was born in 30/05/1891
- Chris Gould (American football player) he was born in 10/12/1985
- Christina Hart (Actress, director, producer) she was born in 21/07/1949
- Haps Benfer (American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach, college administrator (1893-1966)) he was born in 24/10/1893
- Jerry Donovan (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1876
- John Shaffer (American baseball player) he was born in 18/02/1864
- Richard Lipez (American writer) he was born in 30/11/1938
- Ron Weber (sports radio announcer) he was born in 10/09/1933
- Tom Poorman (American baseball player) he was born in 14/10/1857
- Mike Hanna (American politician) he was born in 25/08/1953
- Henry M. Curran (New York politician) he was born in 02/01/1918
- Sam Lofton (association football player) she was born in 29/04/1992
- James Gayley (American steel metallurgist) he was born in 11/10/1855
- J. Wynn Fredericks (American-football player (1899-)) he was born in 18/07/1899
- Montis Ruhl Klepper (geologist) he was born in 03/09/1915
Schools in Lock Haven
College & universities near Lock Haven, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213613 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven (PA) | 17745-2390 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lock Haven, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Lock Haven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven Post Office | Lock Haven (PA) | 17745 |
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 6,549 | Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine | 4,891 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Lamar | 2,514 | Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mill Hall | 1,586 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Avis | 1,476 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dunnstown | 1,360 | Place in in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Flemington | 1,312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Renovo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Castanea | 1,146 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Beech Creek | 685 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Loganton | 475 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Renovo | 422 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Gallagher | 378 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Keating | 293 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Leidy | 181 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lock Haven distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
