Watsontown, Pennsylvania
Watsontown: Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
About
Watsontown is a city located in the county of Northumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,351 and a population density of 979 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,243 inhabitants.
The city was created 231 years ago in 1793.
Quick Facts about Watsontown
| Population : | 2,243 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Northumberland County |
| Postal code : | 17777 |
| Area : | 2.4 km2 |
| Has part : | Watsontown Cemetery, Watsontown River Bridge |
| Altitude : | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:29:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 934 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watsontown is located at 41°5'4"N 76°51'50"W (41.0845300, -76.8638500).
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Official website of Watsontown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watsontown decreased by 4.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,351 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,361 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,365 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,350 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,339 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,318 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,301 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,285 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,265 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,252 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,243 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Watsontown (1)
American baseball player Bob Farley was born in Watsontown
Schools in Watsontown
College & universities near Watsontown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438221 | Platt College-McCann-Lewisburg | Lewisburg (PA) | 17837 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watsontown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Watsontown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watsontown Post Office | Watsontown (PA) | 17777 |
Other cities in Northumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,322 | City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Northumberland | 3,570 | Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kulpmont | 2,735 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin | 2,367 | City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg | 2,194 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Trevorton | 1,834 | Census designated place |
| Marshallton | 1,441 | Census designated place |
| Atlas | 809 | Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Turbotville | 662 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Marion Heights | 573 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| West Cameron | 522 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Hamilton | 479 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Herndon | 299 | Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| McEwensville | 273 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Reed | 240 | Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Burnside | 220 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Watsontown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
