Locust township, Pennsylvania
Locust township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Locust township is a geographic entity located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,456. The land area covers 17.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,456 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 541 | ±69 | 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 | 660 | ±78 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 541 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 119 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $235,400 | ±$15,525 |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | ±$155 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,292 | ±$16,712 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,776 | ±$4,233 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 600 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±5.8% |
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 LOCUST
GUS Population: 1,470 (2024)
ID: 174388
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
1223A NUMIDIA DR, CATAWISSA PA 17820-8632
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GUS Population: 66,012 (2024)
ID: 133450
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
11 W MAIN ST, BLOOMSBURG PA 17815-1702
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Berwick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Berwick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomsburg, 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 | KG-04 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomsburg, 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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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
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College | 9.8 mi away | 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815 |
5703894000
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MOUNT CARMEL AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 30 SOUTH OAK ST, MOUNT CARMEL, PA, 17851 |
(570) 339-0703
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Schuylkill Technology Center
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College Vocational | 10.7 mi away | 101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA, 17931 |
5708741412
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ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 1229 CENTRE ST, ASHLAND, PA, 17921 |
(570) 875-3175
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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | 396 Pottsville - St. Clair Highway, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
8009204593
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RINGTOWN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 132 W. MAIN STREET, RINGTOWN, PA, 17967 |
(570) 889-5503
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Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
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College | 16.3 mi away | 700 Schuylkill Manor Road, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
5706215035
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RALPHO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 206 S. MARKET ST. SUITE 6, ELYSBURG, PA, 17824 |
(570) 672-9449
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Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
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College | 19.8 mi away | 191 Performance Road, Sunbury, PA, 17801 |
5709880700
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BLOOMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 225 MARKET ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 17815 |
(570) 784-0883
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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 BEAR GAP, PA US, located 6.8 miles from Locust township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8° | 19.3° | 27.1° | 3.54" | 9.3" |
| February | 38.3° | 21.9° | 30.1° | 2.53" | 8.9" |
| March | 47.7° | 28.6° | 38.1° | 3.68" | 7.7" |
| April | 60.7° | 38.7° | 49.7° | 4.27" | 0.8" |
| May | 71.4° | 48.1° | 59.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 57.2° | 68.1° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 61.3° | 72.5° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 60.4° | 70.3° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 52.9° | 63.5° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.2° | 42.4° | 52.3° | 4.26" | 0.4" |
| November | 49.8° | 33.1° | 41.5° | 3.50" | 1.8" |
| December | 39.7° | 25.4° | 32.6° | 3.66" | 4.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numidia CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Slabtown CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Wilburton Number Two CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Wilburton Number One CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Aristes CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Centralia borough | Borough | 5.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4203744208. • 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.