Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata: City of the state Washington, United States
About
Ephrata is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,400. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,801 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Ephrata
| Population : | 13,801 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Postal code : | 98823 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 509 |
| Altitude : | 4,186 feet / 1276, 389 meters |
| Capital city : | Ephrata is capital of Grant County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:46:06 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 31.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ephrata is located at 40°10'47"N 76°10'44"W (40.1798200, -76.1788400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ephrata
Demographics
The population of Ephrata increased by 31.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,784 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,006 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,114 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,172 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,205 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,267 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,350 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,394 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,453 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,801 | 24.26% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ephrata
1 The Green Dragon Market
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People born in Ephrata (4)
People born in Ephrata, including writer Bruce Holbert, football player Ken Dow, architect Robert Hull, .
List
- Gavin Seim (American Libertarian activist) he was born in 17/01/1985
Schools in Ephrata
College & universities near Ephrata, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442356 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | Lancaster (PA) | 17601 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ephrata, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ephrata
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Post Office | Ephrata (PA) | 17522 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ephrata , Washington city of the state Washington, United States with a population of 8,217 people.
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Ephrata distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
