Lock Haven
City in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven is a city in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, with 8,108 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flemington, 1.1 miles SW.
- 8,108residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 3,248 / sq mipopulation density
- 17751ZIP code
About Lock Haven
Lock Haven is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near the confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Creek, it is the principal city of the Lock Haven Micropolitan Statistical Area, itself part of the Williamsport–Lock Haven combined statistical area. At the 2020 census, Lock Haven's population was 8,108.
Built on a site long favored by pre-Columbian peoples, Lock Haven began in 1833 as a timber town and a haven for loggers, boatmen, and other travelers on the river or the West Branch Canal. Resource extraction and efficient transportation financed much of the city's growth through the end of the 19th century. In the 20th century, a light-aircraft factory, a college, and a paper mill, along with many smaller enterprises, drove the economy. Frequent floods, especially in 1972, damaged local industry and led to a high rate of unemployment in the 1980s.
The city has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places—Memorial Park Site, a significant pre-Columbian archaeological find; Heisey House, a Victorian-era museum; and Water Street District, an area with a mix of 19th- and 20th-century architecture. A levee, completed in 1995, protects the city from further flooding. While industry remains important to the city, about a third of Lock Haven's workforce is employed in education, health care, or social services.
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Living in Lock Haven
- Median household income
- $46,102
- Median home value
- $137,300
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 28.9
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Lock Haven had 8,108 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,108 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,248 per sq mi (1,254 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lock Haven at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,108 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.50 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1371° N, 77.4532° W |
| ZIP code | 17751 |
| Official website | lockhavenpa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4244128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lock Haven
- Flemington1.1 mi SW
- Allison1.5 mi NW
- Dunnstown1.9 mi NE
- Castanea2.1 mi SE
- Mill Hall2.9 mi SW
- Woodward3.3 mi N
- Salona3.4 mi S
- Dunnstable4.3 mi NE
- Rote4.6 mi SE
- Lamar4.8 mi S
- McElhattan5.4 mi E
- Woolrich5.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lock Haven
What county is Lock Haven in?
Lock Haven is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lock Haven, PA?
8,108 people lived in Lock Haven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lock Haven, PA?
The ZIP code of Lock Haven is 17751.
What is the elevation of Lock Haven?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lock Haven?
Flemington (1.1 mi), Allison (1.5 mi), Dunnstown (1.9 mi), Castanea (2.1 mi), Mill Hall (2.9 mi).
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