Olyphant, Pennsylvania
Olyphant: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Olyphant is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,151 and a population density of 937 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,007 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Olyphant
| Population : | 5,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Area : | 5.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,766 feet / 843 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:52:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18447 |
| Density : | 910 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Olyphant is located at 41°28'6"N 75°36'11"W (41.4684100, -75.6029700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Olyphant decreased by 2.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,181 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,174 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,171 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,213 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,112 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,077 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,046 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,033 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,023 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,007 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Olyphant (10)
People born in Olyphant, including actress Pat Crowley, politician Edward Staback, baseball player Johnny Kucab, .
List
- Joseph G. Wargo (American politician) he was born in 04/08/1922
- Mike Gazella (American baseball player (1895-1978)) he was born in 13/10/1895
- Nestor Chylak (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 11/05/1922
- Ray H. Watson (American football coach) he was born in 23/07/1923
- Benjamin he was born in 11/01/1887
- Danny Smick (American basketball player) he was born in 24/12/1915
- Joe Kotys (American gymnast) he was born in 31/10/1925
Schools in Olyphant
College & universities near Olyphant, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Olyphant, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| 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 |
Post offices near Olyphant
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olyphan Post Office | Olyphant (PA) | 18447 |
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Olyphant distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
