Dorrance, Pennsylvania
Dorrance: Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Dorrance is a township located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,188 and a population density of 90 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,235 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dorrance
| Population : | 2,235 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Area : | 24.37 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:25:36 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dorrance is located at 41°6'17"N 76°0'30"W (41.1048000, -76.0082600).
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Demographics
The population of Dorrance increased by 2.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,188 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,205 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,203 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,200 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,206 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,204 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,208 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,220 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,232 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,225 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,235 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Schools in Dorrance
College & universities near Dorrance, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213659 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke (PA) | 18634-3899 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dorrance, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Dorrance
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John Post Office | Saint Johns (PA) | 18247 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Dorrance , Kansas human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 180 people.
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Dorrance distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
