Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
Shickshinny: Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Shickshinny is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 838 and a population density of 1,676 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 807 inhabitants.
The city was created 164 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Shickshinny
| Population : | 807 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18655 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 0.5 km2 |
| Named for : | Shickshinny Creek |
| Altitude : | 512 feet / 156 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 (164 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 11:00:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shickshinny is located at 41°9'11"N 76°9'1"W (41.1531400, -76.1502100).
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Official website of Shickshinny
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shickshinny decreased by 3.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 959 | - | census |
| 2010 | 838 | -14.44% | census |
| 2011 | 829 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 827 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 822 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 819 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 820 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 817 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 817 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 816 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 813 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 807 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Schools in Shickshinny
College & universities near Shickshinny, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213659 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke (PA) | 18634-3899 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shickshinny, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Shickshinny
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shickshinny Post Office | Shickshinny (PA) | 18655 |
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 |
