Prompton, Pennsylvania
Prompton: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Prompton is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 250 and a population density of 150 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 233 inhabitants.
The city was created 207 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Prompton
| Population : | 233 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Area : | 1.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,049 feet / 1234 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (207 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:18:30 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18456 |
| Density : | 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prompton is located at 41°34'58"N 75°19'31"W (41.5828600, -75.3251800).
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Official website of Prompton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prompton decreased by 7.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 250 | - | census |
| 2011 | 245 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 243 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 242 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 240 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 239 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 237 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 235 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 235 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 234 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 233 | -0.43% | estimation process |
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Schools in Prompton
College & universities near Prompton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prompton, 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 |
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Prompton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prompton Post Office | Prompton (PA) | 18456 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Honesdale | 4,298 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Damascus | 3,622 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cherry Ridge | 1,848 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| South Canaan | 1,772 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Dyberry | 1,404 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Waymart | 1,263 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hawley | 1,138 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cascade | 397 | Township in northeastern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Bethany | 222 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Starrucca | 165 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
