Railroad, Pennsylvania
Railroad: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Railroad is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 278 and a population density of 434 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 279 inhabitants.
The city was created 233 years ago in 1791.
Quick Facts about Railroad
| Population : | 279 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Area : | 0.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,638 feet / 804 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1792 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:38:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 17355 |
| Density : | 436 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Railroad is located at 39°45'38"N 76°41'54"W (39.7606600, -76.6983000).
Railroad map
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Demographics
The population of Railroad increased by 0.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 278 | - | census |
| 2011 | 283 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 283 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 282 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 282 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 282 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 280 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 280 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 280 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 280 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 279 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Schools in Railroad
College & universities near Railroad, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418409 | York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education | York (PA) | 17402-4696 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Railroad, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Railroad
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Post Office | Railroad (PA) | 17355 |
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| York | 28,768 | County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Hanover | 15,783 | Town in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Weigelstown | 12,875 | Census designated place |
| Lehman | 10,237 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West Manheim | 9,063 | Township in York County, Pennsylvania |
| East York | 8,777 | Census designated place |
| Bellevue | 7,980 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Red Lion | 6,321 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Forest Hills | 6,256 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Spry | 4,891 | Census designated place |
| Bridgeville | 4,870 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| New Freedom | 4,810 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blooming Grove | 4,687 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West York | 4,602 | Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dallastown | 3,869 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shrewsbury | 3,847 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
