Thornhurst, Pennsylvania
Thornhurst: Township in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Thornhurst is a township located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,085 and a population density of 47 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,026 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thornhurst
| Population : | 1,026 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 23.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,243 feet / 1903 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:54:06 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thornhurst is located at 41°10'42"N 75°34'50"W (41.1784200, -75.5804700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Thornhurst
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thornhurst decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,085 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,080 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,078 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,079 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,073 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,050 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,040 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,039 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,037 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,034 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,026 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Schools in Thornhurst
College & universities near Thornhurst, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365383 | Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18705-0699 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thornhurst, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Thornhurst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pocono Lak Post Office | Pocono Lake (PA) | 18347 |
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Thornhurst distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
