Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Susquehanna County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,356 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,006 inhabitants. Its county seat is Montrose. The county was created 213 years ago in 1812.
County Snapshot
Susquehanna County at a glance
Susquehanna County currently has 21 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
21
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
CliffordPopulation 2,242
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Susquehanna County
| Population | 40,006 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Area | 2156 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8213,-75.8007 |
| Named for | Susquehanna River |
| Altitude | 1,503 feet / 458 meters |
| Capital | Montrose |
| Establishment | October 13, 1812 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:58:52 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Susquehanna County is located at 41°49'17"N 75°48'2"W (41.8213300, -75.8006800). It has 5 neighbors: Broome County, Bradford County, Lackawanna County, Wayne County and Wyoming County.
Susquehanna County map
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The largest city of Susquehanna County is Lenox with a population of 1,767. Other cities include, Forest City population 1,721, Hallstead population 1,195, Gibson population 1,165 and Susquehanna population 955. See all Susquehanna County cities & populated places.
Susquehanna County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Susquehanna County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford | 2,242 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Lenox | 1,767 | Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Forest City | 1,721 | Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dimock | 1,413 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Harford | 1,327 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hallstead | 1,195 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Gibson | 1,165 | Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Rush | 1,160 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Forest Lake | 1,101 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Susquehanna | 955 | Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Brooklyn | 904 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| New Milford | 833 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Great Bend | 663 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Choconut | 657 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Ararat | 518 | Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Lanesboro | 501 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Weather
Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Susquehanna County decreased by 8.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,356 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,229 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,925 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,397 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,085 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,775 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,252 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,934 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,560 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,328 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,006 | -0.8% | estimation process |
People born in Susquehanna County (9)
People born in Susquehanna County, including behaviorist B. F. Skinner, politician Gilbert Carlton Walker, United States Congressman from Texas Dewitt Clinton Giddings, .
More notable people
- Martin A. Foran (American politician (1844-1921)) he was born in 11/11/1844
- Joseph L. Carrigg (American politician) he was born in 23/02/1901
- James Campbell (Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly) he was born in 19/02/1814
- W. J. Galbraith he was born in 21/02/1883
- John O. Spencer (university administrator) he was born in 11/07/1857
- Estelle Turrell Smith (American social reformer) she was born in 30/10/1854
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