Roaring Brook, Pennsylvania
Roaring Brook: Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
About
Roaring Brook is a township located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,907 and a population density of 87 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,996 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Roaring Brook
| Population : | 1,996 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Area : | 21.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,446 feet / 1660 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:16:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roaring Brook is located at 41°15'23"N 76°7'12"W (41.2564700, -76.1199300).
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Demographics
The population of Roaring Brook increased by 4.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,907 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,924 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,945 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,944 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,956 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,919 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,932 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,939 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,957 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,981 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,996 | 0.75% | estimation process |
Schools in Roaring Brook
College & universities near Roaring Brook, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Roaring Brook, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Roaring Brook
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Valley Post Office | Sweet Valley (PA) | 18656 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Roaring Brook distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
