White Haven, Pennsylvania
White Haven: Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
White Haven is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,097 and a population density of 871 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,095 inhabitants.
The city was created 183 years ago in 1841.
Quick Facts about White Haven
| Population : | 1,095 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18661 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 1.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,006 feet / 1221 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1842 (183 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:32:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 869 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
White Haven is located at 41°3'38"N 75°46'27"W (41.0606400, -75.7740800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of White Haven decreased by 0.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,182 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,097 | -7.75% | census |
| 2011 | 1,116 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,117 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,111 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,106 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,101 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,097 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,099 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,103 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,100 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,095 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in White Haven
1 Hickory Run State Park
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2 Jack Frost Ski Resort
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3 Francis E. Walter Dam
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4 D&L Trail Lehigh Tannery Trailhead
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5 Lehigh Tannery Historic Site
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People born in White Haven (7)
People born in White Haven, including politician John J. Dempsey, politician Alexander Mitchell Palmer, character from 30 Rock Liz Lemon, .
List
- Brad Kocher (Major League Baseball catcher) he was born in 16/01/1888
- George Grunert (United States Army general) he was born in 21/07/1881
- Ron Mrozinski (American baseball player) he was born in 16/09/1930
- Warren Newton Dusenberry (American mayor) he was born in 01/11/1836
Schools in White Haven
College & universities near White Haven, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near White Haven, 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 |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near White Haven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| White Haven Post Office | White Haven (PA) | 18661 |
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 |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
White Haven distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
