Pennsylvania

Susquehanna

38,434
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 9,960. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 38,434.

Its recorded population peaked at 43,356 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Susquehanna Tradition Conflicts, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202038,434
201043,356
200042,238
199040,380
198037,876
197034,344
196033,137
195031,970
194033,893
193033,806
192034,763
191037,746
190040,043
189040,093
188040,354
187037,523
186036,267
185028,688
184021,195
183016,787
18209,960
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Susquehanna

Military engagements that took place in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Tradition Conflicts
1300

Historic places in Susquehanna

National Register of Historic Places listings in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Starrucca Viaduct
Lanesboro
Susquehanna County Courthouse Complex
Montrose
Silver Lake Schoolhouse #1
Montrose
Erie Railroad Station
Susquehanna
Bridge in Gibson Borough
South Gibson
Mulford, Sylvanus, House
Montrose
Montrose Historic District
Montrose
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Frequently asked about Susquehanna

When does Susquehanna first appear in the US census?
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 9,960.
What is the population of Susquehanna?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Susquehanna had a recorded population of 38,434.
When did Susquehanna's population peak?
Susquehanna's recorded population peaked at 43,356 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Susquehanna?
1 documented military engagement took place in Susquehanna, including Susquehanna Tradition Conflicts.
How many historic places are in Susquehanna?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
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