Moosic, Pennsylvania
Moosic: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Moosic is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,719 and a population density of 877 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,813 inhabitants.
The city was created 127 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Moosic
| Population : | 5,813 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Postal code : | 18507 |
| Area : | 6.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,680 feet / 817 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:44:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 892 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moosic is located at 41°21'12"N 75°44'18"W (41.3534100, -75.7382500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Moosic
Demographics
The population of Moosic increased by 1.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,712 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,720 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,710 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,688 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,750 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,741 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,740 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,761 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,832 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,813 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Schools in Moosic
College & universities near Moosic, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212355 | Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic (PA) | 18507 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Moosic, PA
| 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 |
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. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Moosic distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
