Metal, Pennsylvania
Metal: Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
About
Metal is a township located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,866 and a population density of 42 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,857 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Metal
| Population : | 1,857 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Area : | 44.6 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:09:29 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Metal is located at 40°0'50"N 77°52'44"W (40.0139800, -77.8788900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Metal decreased by 0.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,866 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,864 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,872 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,866 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,870 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,871 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,870 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,860 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,853 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,857 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Schools in Metal
College & universities near Metal, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446996 | Chambersburg Beauty School | Chambersburg (PA) | 17201 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Metal, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Metal
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Cabin Post Office | Burnt Cabins (PA) | 17215 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | 21,231 | Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Waynesboro | 10,906 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 7,838 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Salem | 6,367 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Charlestown | 6,328 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Saint Thomas | 6,039 | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Quincy | 5,451 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Greencastle | 3,989 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wayne Heights | 2,545 | Census designated place |
| Mount Union | 2,312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brownsville | 2,203 | Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lurgan | 2,173 | City in United States of America |
| Mont Alto | 1,729 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mercersburg | 1,527 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Marion | 1,269 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Concord | 1,268 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Metal distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
