Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
Nescopeck: Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Nescopeck is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,155 and a population density of 1,121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,522 inhabitants.
The city was created 128 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Nescopeck
| Population : | 1,522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18635 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 1.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 512 feet / 156 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1896 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 12:20:04 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,478 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 24.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nescopeck is located at 41°3'7"N 76°13'15"W (41.0520300, -76.2207700).
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Nescopeck has 1 neighbours.
- East Berwick CDP in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
The population of Nescopeck increased by 24.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,528 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,155 | -32.29% | census |
| 2011 | 1,162 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,161 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,154 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,156 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,153 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,149 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,151 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,150 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,151 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,522 | 24.38% | estimation process |
People born in Nescopeck (2)
People born in Nescopeck, including painter Peter F. Rothermel, All-Girls Professional Baseball League player Ruth Williams, .
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Schools in Nescopeck
College & universities near Nescopeck, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214768 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18202-8025 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nescopeck, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Nescopeck
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nescopeck Post Office | Nescopeck (PA) | 18635 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Nescopeck distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
