Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Mount Joy: borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
About
Mount Joy is a city located in the county of Clearfield in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,410 and a population density of 3,049 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,264 inhabitants.
The city was created 214 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about Mount Joy
| Population | 8,264 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Clearfield County |
| Postal code | 17552 |
| Area | 2.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0528,-78.4359 |
| Altitude | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1812 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:39:34 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,401 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Joy is located at 41°3'10"N 78°26'9"W (41.0528400, -78.4358500).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mount Joy increased by 10.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,410 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,645 | 3.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,834 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,900 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,003 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,069 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,117 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,189 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,212 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,282 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,264 | -0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Mount Joy (7)
People born in Mount Joy, including journalist Ada Patterson, United States federal judge Clarence Charles Newcomer, Union Army general Joseph F. Knipe, .
More notable people
- Joseph M. Patterson (American politician) he was born in 12/08/1837
- Kaufman Thuma Keller he was born in 27/11/1885
- David McNeely Stauffer (American civil engineer, editor, artist, and collector) he was born in 24/03/1845
- Mackenzie Allessie (American field hockey player) she was born in 06/03/2001
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Joy, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430908 | Clearfield County Career and Technology Center | Clearfield (PA) | 16830 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Joy, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Joy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Post Office | Clearfield (PA) | 16830 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Mount Joy, Pennsylvania borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 8,071 people.
Other cities in Clearfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clearfield County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 24,549 | City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Sandy | 10,357 | Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| DuBois | 7,287 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Clearfield | 5,784 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Barrett | 4,145 | Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Treasure Lake | 3,861 | Census designated place |
| Ashland | 2,668 | Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U. |
| Curwensville | 2,359 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Eden | 2,237 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Beccaria | 1,692 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Sterling | 1,420 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Graham | 1,338 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Bigler | 1,220 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Osceola Mills | 1,058 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Plymptonville | 981 | Census designated place |
| Karthaus | 917 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Joy distances to largest Pennsylvania cities