Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
Swoyersville: borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Swoyersville is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,062 and a population density of 2,377 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,010 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Swoyersville
| Population | 5,010 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Postal code | 18704 |
| Phone Area Codes | 570 |
| Area | 2.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2918,-75.8746 |
| Altitude | 1,837 feet / 560 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:49:07 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,352 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Swoyersville is located at 41°17'30"N 75°52'29"W (41.2917500, -75.8746400). It has 3 neighbors: Forty Fort, Luzerne and West Wyoming.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Swoyersville decreased by 1.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,157 | - | census |
| 2010 | 5,062 | -1.88% | census |
| 2011 | 5,104 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,107 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,075 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,056 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,037 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,020 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,024 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,020 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,009 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,010 | 0.02% | estimation process |
People born in Swoyersville (11)
People born in Swoyersville, including basketball player Joe Holup, baseball player Adam Comorosky, Major League Baseball pitcher Dick Mulligan, .
More notable people
- Fred Shupnik (American politician) he was born in 18/11/1916
- Harry Dorish (American baseball player) he was born in 13/07/1921
- John Paluck (American football player (1934-2003)) he was born in 23/05/1935
- Lou Michaels (American football player (1935-2016)) he was born in 28/09/1935
- Packy Rogers (American baseball player) he was born in 26/04/1913
- Steve Shemo (American baseball player) he was born in 09/04/1915
- Walt Michaels (American football player and coach (1929-2019)) he was born in 16/10/1929
- Chuck Sieminski (American-football player (1940-2020)) he was born in 03/07/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Swoyersville, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249609 | Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort (PA) | 18704-2936 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Swoyersville, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Swoyersville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Luzern Post Office | Luzerne (PA) | 18709 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Swoyersville distances to largest Pennsylvania cities