Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg is a town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, with 12,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fernville, 1.1 miles W.
- 12,711residents (2020 Census)
- 531 ftelevation · 162 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 2,924 / sq mipopulation density
- 17815ZIP code
About Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg is a town in and the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre along the Susquehanna River. As of the 2020 census, Bloomsburg had a population of 12,711.
Bloomsburg is one of two principal communities of the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers all of Columbia county, and had a combined population of 67,295 at the 2010 census.
Bloomsburg is the only incorporated "town" in Pennsylvania. Nonetheless, Bloomsburg operates mostly like a borough, with a council, mayor, fire department, police department and other operations. All other incorporated municipalities in the state are townships, boroughs or cities.
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Living in Bloomsburg
- Median household income
- $51,536
- Median home value
- $179,100
- Median rent
- $980/mo
- Median age
- 24.3
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Bloomsburg had 12,711 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,711 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,924 per sq mi (1,129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bloomsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,711 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.35 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0027° N, 76.4566° W |
| ZIP code | 17815 |
| Official website | bloomsburgpa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bloomsburg
- Fernville1.1 mi W
- Espy2.1 mi E
- Buckhorn2.3 mi NW
- Rupert2.3 mi SW
- Scott2.6 mi NE
- Lightstreet3.2 mi NE
- Catawissa3.4 mi S
- Montour3.6 mi SW
- Hemlock3.6 mi W
- Almedia3.8 mi E
- Main4.5 mi SE
- Mount Pleasant4.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bloomsburg
What county is Bloomsburg in?
Bloomsburg is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Bloomsburg, PA?
12,711 people lived in Bloomsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bloomsburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Bloomsburg is 17815.
What is the elevation of Bloomsburg?
531 feet (162 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bloomsburg?
Fernville (1.1 mi), Espy (2.1 mi), Buckhorn (2.3 mi), Rupert (2.3 mi), Scott (2.6 mi).
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