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Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in Columbia county, is 49 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 99 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town, which is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area, has an estimated 12,375 residents.

Bloomsburg History

European settlements in the area date back to 1772. James McClure built the first log cabin in the region. Until the mid-1800s, the small community was known as "Bloom Township". It was incorporated as Bloomsburg on the 4th of March, 1870 and for more than a century, it remained the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania. In fact, Bloomsburg is still referred to as "The only TOWN in Pennsylvania".

Bloomsburg and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Anthracite Mining
  • Joseph Priestley House
  • Knoebels Amusement Park
  • Montour Preserve
  • Ricketts Glen State Park

Things To Do In Bloomsburg

Exhibits in the Museum of Anthracite Mining depict the anthracite coal mining industries' history. Joseph Priestley House, a historic site near Bloomsburg, includes the 1794 mansion of Joseph Priestley, who is known for his discovery of oxygen. The 1,089-acre Locust Lake State Park features amenities for hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and camping. Crystal Cave, and Knoebels Amusement Park are other attractions in the area. In September, Bloomsburg also hosts the annual Bloomsburg Fair, which is a traditional farm fair and the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania.

Bloomsburg Transportation

Bloomsburg Municipal Airport is located in the town of Bloomsburg.

Bloomsburg Higher Education

The town is home to Bloomsburg University. Nearby colleges include Bucknell University, Misericordia University, and Penn State Hazleton.

High Points

Bloomsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBloomsburg Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBloomsburg Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Bloomsburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bloomsburg, PA

Comparing Bloomsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens31
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents85
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built15

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