Lykens, Pennsylvania
Lykens: Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
About
Lykens is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,618 and a population density of 1,326 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,771 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Lykens
| Population : | 1,771 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Dauphin County |
| Postal code : | 17048 |
| Area : | 1.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,313 feet / 705 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:05:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,452 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lykens is located at 40°34'0"N 76°42'2"W (40.5667500, -76.7005200).
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Demographics
The population of Lykens increased by 8.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,618 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,635 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,645 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,645 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,655 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,659 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,670 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,689 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,689 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,771 | 4.63% | estimation process |
People born in Lykens (2)
People born in Lykens, including football coach Harry E. Trout, cornettist, conductor and educator Gilbert H. Mitchell Jr., .
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Schools in Lykens
College & universities near Lykens, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216278 | Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove (PA) | 17870-1025 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lykens, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lykens , Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 620 people.
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Paxtang | 1,546 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lykens distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
