New Columbus, Pennsylvania
New Columbus: Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
New Columbus is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 227 and a population density of 74 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 227 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about New Columbus
| Population : | 227 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 3.06 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 10:16:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Columbus is located at 40°52'6"N 75°48'55"W (40.8684200, -75.8151900).
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Demographics
The population of New Columbus increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 215 | - | census |
| 2010 | 227 | 5.29% | census |
| 2011 | 228 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 230 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 228 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 227 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 226 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 226 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 226 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 227 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 227 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in New Columbus
College & universities near New Columbus, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Columbus, 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 |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near New Columbus
| 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 |
| Nesquehoning | 3,240 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| 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 |
