Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg: Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
About
Bloomsburg is a town located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,855 and a population density of 3,167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,749 inhabitants.
The town was created 227 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Bloomsburg
| Population : | 13,749 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Postal code : | 17815 |
| Area : | 4.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,742 feet / 531 meters |
| Capital city : | Bloomsburg is capital of Columbia County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:51:48 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,932 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bloomsburg is located at 40°25'46"N 76°0'48"W (40.4295400, -76.0132700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bloomsburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bloomsburg decreased by 8.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,855 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,667 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,574 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,774 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,688 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,568 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,269 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,955 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,756 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,811 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,749 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bloomsburg
1 Bloomsburg Town Park
Market St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bill's Old Bike Barn
7145 Columbia Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bloomsburg Children's Museum
2 W 7th St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Outback Roos, Bloomsburg
225 Columbia Mall Drive INSIDE THE MALL- By Dunham’s, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Columbia Park
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People born in Bloomsburg (24)
People born in Bloomsburg, including actress, musician, author, and model Krysten Ritter, musician Lacy J. Dalton, neuroscientist Haldan Keffer Hartline, .
List
- Emile Santiago (Costume Designer) he was born in 21/02/1899
- Frank Eugene Lutz (American entomologist) he was born in 15/09/1879
- Ben Jones (American professional football player, born 1899) he was born in 18/03/1899
- Charles Paxton Zaner (American calligrapher) he was born in 15/02/1864
- David R. Millard (American politician) he was born in 10/02/1953
- Dennis C. Wolff (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1951
- Doug Davis (American baseball player (1962-)) he was born in 24/09/1962
- Joe Souza (Softcore adult film actor, TV/Film actor, Stage actor) he was born in 05/10/1970
- John Hummel (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1883
- John Kuczynski (American darts player) he was born in 16/10/1973
- Pamela Ribon (Author, Screenwriter, TV Writer, Actress) she was born in 04/04/1975
- Randy Sidler (American football player) he was born in 04/02/1956
- William Trump (United States Lifesaving Service Station-keeper) he was born in 07/11/1923
- David Jewett Waller, Jr. (Pennsylvanian educator) he was born in 17/07/1846
- John Bogart (American baseball player) he was born in 21/09/1900
- Paul Hartzell (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1953
- Ruth Hutton Ancker (American sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1901
- Eric Semborski (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/06/1993
Schools in Bloomsburg
College & universities near Bloomsburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481021 | Berks Career & Technology Center | Leesport (PA) | 19533-9112 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bloomsburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bloomsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leespor Post Office | Leesport (PA) | 19533 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bloomsburg , Pennsylvania town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 14,585 people.
Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Bloomsburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
