Dauphin County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 279,874 inhabitants. The county was created 240 years ago in 1785. Its county seat is Harrisburg.
There are 5 city/town in Dauphin County, PA. The largest city of Dauphin County is Harrisburg with a population of 49,322. Other cities include, Hershey population 14,257, Hummelstown population 4,814, Highspire population 2,369 and Halifax population 885
Sitting along the Susquehanna River in southcentral Pennsylvania, Dauphin County boasts a rich Revolutionary history alongside revitalized urban centers. Several unique cities across the county provide glimpses into its storied past and promising future.
The vibrant capital city of Harrisburg serves as Dauphin County's seat. Its handsome Capitol Complex overlooks the Susquehanna, while vibrant downtown offers trendy restaurants and shops alongside historic sites.
Just north of Harrisburg, quaint Hummelstown provides a relaxing escape with walking trails along Swatara Creek and charming cafes in its tree-lined downtown district.
To Harrisburg's south, bustling Steelton showcases the region’s industrial roots through landmarks like the Iron Front Buildings and the Steelton Historical Society Museum.
From the cosmopolitan energy of the state capital to remote country villages, Dauphin County’s diverse cities and towns encapsulate the essence of southcentral Pennsylvania – where history meets revitalization, and small towns embrace big city opportunities.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Halifax | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States | 885 |
Harrisburg | The capital of Pennsylvania. | 49,322 |
Hershey | Census designated place | 14,257 |
Highspire | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | 2,369 |
Hummelstown | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | 4,814 |