New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New Philadelphia: Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
New Philadelphia is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,085 and a population density of 723 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,027 inhabitants.
The city was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about New Philadelphia
| Population : | 1,027 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Area : | 1.5 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:50:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 17959 |
| Density : | 685 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Philadelphia is located at 40°43'10"N 76°6'57"W (40.7195300, -76.1157700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Philadelphia decreased by 5.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,085 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,081 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,075 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,070 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,063 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,054 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,047 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,040 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,034 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,031 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,027 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Schools in New Philadelphia
College & universities near New Philadelphia, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Philadelphia, 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 |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Post offices near New Philadelphia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia Post Office | New Philadelphia (PA) | 17959 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- New Philadelphia , Ohio city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States with a population of 17,418 people.
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
New Philadelphia distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
