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Bloomsburg, PA

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Population
13,375
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
534 ft
Median Home Value
$179,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$980/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,536
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityHazleton, Pennsylvania26 miles away · 30,286 residents.

About Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg is the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, situated along the Susquehanna River and notable as the only incorporated town in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Originally settled in 1772 when James McClure built a log cabin at the site, the community of approximately 13,000 features the Bloomsburg Historic District and is home to Bloomsburg University. Public education is administered by the Bloomsburg Area School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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