Conyngham township, Pennsylvania
Conyngham township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Conyngham township is a geographic entity located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,336. The land area covers 15.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,336 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 547 | ±96 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 695 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 547 | ±96 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 148 | ±70 |
| Median Home Value | $116,700 | ±$13,224 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$271 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,265 | ±$6,497 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,872 | ±$4,318 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 164 | ±56 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 609 | ±136 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.9% | ±7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CONYNGHAM
GUS Population: 1,341 (2024)
ID: 174566
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
10 POND HILL RD, MOCANAQUA PA 18655
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GUS Population: 331,379 (2024)
ID: 173730
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 N RIVER ST, WILKES BARRE PA 18711-1001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hazleton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Benton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Berwick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Berwick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kingston, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Luzerne County Community College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA, 18634 |
5707400200
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MILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 495 EAST MAIN ST, NANTICOKE, PA, 18634 |
(570) 735-3030
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
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College | 11.3 mi away | 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA, 18202-8025 |
5704503000
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MCBRIDE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 500 MARKET STREET, BERWICK, PA, 18603 |
(570) 752-2241
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
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College | 12.8 mi away | 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA, 18627-0217 |
5706752171
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VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 211 MAIN ST, CONYNGHAM, PA, 18219 |
(570) 788-1339
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Hazleton Area Career Center
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 1451 West 23rd Street, Hazle TWP., PA, 18202 |
570459322182407
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 107 WEST MAIN ST, PLYMOUTH, PA, 18651 |
(570) 779-4775
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Wilkes University
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College | 13.8 mi away | 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18766 |
5704085000
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MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 35 KIRBY AVENUE, MOUNTAINTOP, PA, 18707 |
(570) 474-9313
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BENTON 3 NE, PA US, located 13.7 miles from Conyngham township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 16.2° | 24.5° | 3.19" | 12.3" |
| February | 35.5° | 17.6° | 26.5° | 2.55" | 12.9" |
| March | 44.4° | 24.8° | 34.6° | 3.40" | 8.6" |
| April | 57.6° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 4.36" | 1.4" |
| May | 68.7° | 45.6° | 57.1° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.0° | 54.7° | 65.3° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 58.4° | 69.4° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 57.3° | 67.7° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.1° | 50.3° | 61.2° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 38.9° | 49.6° | 4.77" | 0.6" |
| November | 48.1° | 30.8° | 39.5° | 3.41" | 2.2" |
| December | 37.9° | 21.7° | 29.8° | 3.58" | 8.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocanaqua CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Shickshinny borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Glen Lyon CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Wanamie CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Sheatown CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| East Berwick CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207915904. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.