Borough of Tunkhannock | |
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 Downtown Tunkhannock alongU.S. Route 6, known locally as Tioga Street | |
 Location of Tunkhannock inWyoming County, Pennsylvania | |
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| Coordinates:41°32′27″N75°56′52″W / 41.54083°N 75.94778°W /41.54083; -75.94778 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wyoming |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stacy Huber |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.054 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,766 |
• Estimate (2021)[2] | 1,759 |
| • Density | 1,909.5/sq mi (737.27/km2) |
| Demonym | Tunkhaknuckle (Tunk-uh-nuckle) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 18657 |
| Area code | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-77784 |
| Website | Borough website |
Tunkhannock (/təŋˈkænək/tuhng-KA-nuhk) is aborough andcounty seat ofWyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located 31 miles (50 km) northwest ofWilkes-Barre, Tunkhannock is in theScranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, lumbering was carried on extensively. Today, many residents are employed by theProcter & Gamble plant in nearby Washington Township. As of the2020 census, the borough population was 1,766.[2][3]
The nameTunkhannock is derived from theMinsi-Len'api termPtuk'hanna'unk, which means "Bend-in-river-place", especially to the town's west, upstream at the radical bend called "The Neck".[4] Modern Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, TheTunkhannock Historic District, bounded by Tioga, Pine, and Harrison Streets, and Wyoming Avenue, were added to theNational Register of Historic Places in August 2005.[5]
Tunkhannock is 17 miles (27 km) northwest ofScranton, 88 miles (142 km) northwest ofAllentown and 141.7 miles (228.0 km) northwest ofNew York City.
Tunkhannock is located at41°32′27″N75°56′52″W / 41.54083°N 75.94778°W /41.54083; -75.94778 (41.540836, -75.947703).[6]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.3 km2), all land.
Skyhaven Airport is a public useairport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) south of thecentral business district of Tunkhannock, in neighboringEaton Township.[7]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 561 | — | |
| 1860 | 638 | 13.7% | |
| 1870 | 953 | 49.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,116 | 17.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,253 | 12.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,305 | 4.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,598 | 22.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,736 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,973 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,161 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,170 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,297 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,251 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,144 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,251 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,911 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,836 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,766 | −3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,759 | [2] | −0.4% |
| Sources:[8][9][10] | |||
As of thecensus[11] of 2010, there were 1,836 people, 817 households, and 447 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,040 inhabitants per square mile (790/km2). There were 871 housing units at an average density of 967.8 per square mile (373.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.9%White, 0.9%African American, 0.2%Native American, 1.1%Asian, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 0.35% fromother races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 817 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% weremarried couples living together, 12% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 57% from 18 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $37,071, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $43,098 versus $31,313 for females. Theper capita income for the borough was $23,110. 2.4% of the population and 6.9% of families were below thepoverty line. Out of the total population, none of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
The borough is represented by acouncil–manager government.
| Mayor | Stacy Huber | Republican |
| Council Member | Party | Borough Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Barzilowski | Democratic | 2 |
| Ron Coolbaugh | Republican | 4 |
| Dan Gay | Republican | 1 |
| David Wiggins | Republican | 3 |
| Robert K. Robinson | Republican | 1 |
| Lisa Tesluk | Republican | 2 |
| Ruth Vincenti | Republican | 3 |
| Mr. Meade | Democratic | 4 |
TheWyoming County Historical Society and Genealogical Library offers a major source of research material. The collection includes numerous books onNew Englandancestry, newspapers dating back to 1797 and census records for Wyoming and surrounding counties from 1790 to 1930. Also on file are records for over 90 area cemeteries and other local history information.
In 1941 artistEthel Ashton painted on oil on canvas mural,Defenders of the Wyoming Country-1778, for the local post office. It depicted a battle by American settlers and local Native American tribes during the year leading up toSullivan's March. In 1998, the mural was restored and a documentary was made about it in 2009.[12]
Situated along the Susquehanna River, Tunkhannock was impacted byHurricane Agnes in June 1972.[13]
The town gained notoriety during the early 2020s on social media thanks to the borough being home to one of the last remaining Pizza Hut 'Classics' in the United States, located on the western end along Tioga Street. As opposed to modern Pizza Huts that have largely removed indoor seating and service and out of the traditional red-roofed locations that were a trademark of the company, the Tunkhannock location maintains much of the late 20th-century Pizza Hut aesthetic, food options, and service options.[14]
Tunkhannock is the home of the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Robert Helmacy.[15] Tunkhannock is listed as one of the top 10 places to "get away from it all".[16]
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