Blakely, Pennsylvania
Blakely: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Blakely is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,564 and a population density of 1,723 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,174 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Blakely
| Population : | 6,174 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Area : | 3.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,808 feet / 856 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:32:46 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,620 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blakely is located at 41°28'51"N 75°35'41"W (41.4809100, -75.5946300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Blakely decreased by 6.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,564 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,553 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,530 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,512 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,482 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,342 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,287 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,249 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,232 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,210 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,174 | -0.58% | estimation process |
People born in Blakely (2)
People born in Blakely, including artist Bill Sienkiewicz, baseball player Stan Palys, .
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Schools in Blakely
College & universities near Blakely, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213233 | Johnson College | Scranton (PA) | 18508-1495 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blakely, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Blakely
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peckvill Post Office | Peckville (PA) | 18452 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Blakely , Georgia county seat in Early County, Georgia, USA with a population of 4,491 people.
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blakely distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
