Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
Nesquehoning: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Nesquehoning is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,349 and a population density of 155 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,240 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Nesquehoning
| Population : | 3,240 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Area : | 21.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,723 feet / 830 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:00:08 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18240 |
| Density : | 150 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nesquehoning is located at 40°51'52"N 75°48'40"W (40.8645300, -75.8110300).
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Official website of Nesquehoning
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nesquehoning decreased by 3.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,349 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,332 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,312 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,294 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,276 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,248 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,231 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,243 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,257 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,250 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,240 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,507 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,662 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,412 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,663 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.0% |
| White only, percent : | 99.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 99.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 218 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
Nesquehoning zip code is 18240.
County name: Carbon, County
fips: 42025
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,024 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $376 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $577 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,206 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,521 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,378 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 44,755 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,992 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,006 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 156 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 812.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.97 |
People born in Nesquehoning (3)
People born in Nesquehoning, including professional wrestler Gene Snitsky, physicist Joseph Edward Geusic, mayor Edwin Washington Packer, .
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Schools in Nesquehoning
College & universities near Nesquehoning, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nesquehoning, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Nesquehoning
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nesquehoning Post Office | Nesquehoning (PA) | 18240 |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerton | 5,321 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lehighton | 5,296 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Jim Thorpe | 4,650 | Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Lansford | 3,760 | City in North Dakota |
| Summit Hill | 2,975 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weatherly | 2,452 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bowmanstown | 881 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Beaver Meadows | 832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Parryville | 501 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weissport | 396 | Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Side | 301 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Columbus | 227 | Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Nesquehoning distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
