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 184 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0606,-75.7741 |
| Altitude | 4,006 feet / 1221 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1842 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:24:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 869 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
White Haven is located at 41°3'38"N 75°46'27"W (41.0606400, -75.7740800).
White Haven map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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
1Hickory Run State Park
3613 PA-534, White Haven, PA 18661, United States View details
Phone: +15704430400 | Website available
2Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain Rd, White Haven, PA 18661, United States View details
Phone: +15704438425 | Website available
3Francis E. Walter Dam
Walter Dam Rd, White Haven, PA 18661, United States View details
Phone: +12153770438 | Website available
4D&L Trail Lehigh Tannery Trailhead
Tannery Rd, White Haven, PA 18661, United States View details
Phone: +16109233548 | Website available
5Lehigh Tannery Historic Site
197 Tannery Rd, White Haven, PA 18661, United States View details
Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to White Haven, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to White Haven, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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