Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Tunkhannock: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Tunkhannock is a city located in the county of Wyoming in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,836 and a population density of 1,913 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,674 inhabitants.
The city was created 184 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Tunkhannock
| Population : | 1,674 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wyoming County |
| Postal code : | 18657 |
| Area : | 0.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Capital city : | Tunkhannock is capital of Wyoming County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:24:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,744 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tunkhannock is located at 41°32'19"N 75°56'48"W (41.5386900, -75.9465900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tunkhannock
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tunkhannock decreased by 9.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,821 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,816 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,798 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,796 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,772 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,751 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,739 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,714 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,693 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,674 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tunkhannock
1 Lazybrook Park
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People born in Tunkhannock (8)
People born in Tunkhannock, including politician and lawyer Benjamin F. Harding, politician Charles E. Dietrich, mayor Dwight Harding, .
List
- George Everett Osterhout (botanist (1858-1937)) he was born in 31/03/1858
- Joseph C. Avery (American politician) he was born in 09/06/1817
- Glenn Frey (American-football player (1912-1980)) he was born in 06/03/1912
- Mike Papi (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1992
- Robert Avery (American Civil War General) he was born in 22/09/1839
Schools in Tunkhannock
College & universities near Tunkhannock, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213303 | Keystone College | La Plume (PA) | 18440-0200 |
| 211024 | Clarks Summit University | South Abington Township (PA) | 18411-1250 |
| 214069 | Misericordia University | Dallas (PA) | 18612-1098 |
| 441672 | Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center | Springville (PA) | 18844 |
| 246071 | Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County | Scranton (PA) | 18508 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tunkhannock, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| 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 |
Post offices near Tunkhannock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock Post Office | Tunkhannock (PA) | 18657 |
| Lake Winola Post Office | Lake Winola (PA) | 18625 |
| Mehoopany Post Office | Mehoopany (PA) | 18629 |
| Fall Post Office | Falls (PA) | 18615 |
| Meshoppen Post Office | Meshoppen (PA) | 18630 |
Other cities in Wyoming County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wyoming County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 5,327 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Jenks | 3,384 | Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania |
| Falls | 1,851 | City in United States of America |
| Lemon | 1,166 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Mehoopany | 875 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Noxen | 835 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Nicholson | 705 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Meshoppen | 528 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Forkston | 364 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Laceyville | 344 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Tunkhannock distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
