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Hilldale, Pennsylvania
Hilldale, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Hilldale, Pennsylvania
Hilldale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hilldale, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Hilldale, Pennsylvania
Hilldale, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Luzerne
Township Plains
Area
 • Total 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
 • Land 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,120
 • Density 1,367.52/sq mi (528.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 570
FIPS code 42-34776

Hilldale is a special kind of community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

In 2020, about 1,120 people lived in Hilldale. It is part of Plains Township.

Where is Hilldale Located?

Hilldale is found in the state of Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 41°17′12″N 75°50′7″W / 41.28667°N 75.83528°W / 41.28667; -75.83528.

The area of Hilldale is about 2.12 square kilometers (0.82 square miles). All of this area is land. Hilldale is located along North Main Street. It is just northeast of another community called Plains.

North Main Street continues into Jenkins Township. There, it changes its name to South Main Street. The Susquehanna River is very close to Hilldale. It is less than half a mile away to the northwest. The river separates Hilldale from the towns of Wyoming and Forty Fort.

Who Lives in Hilldale?

The number of people living in Hilldale changes over time. This is called its population.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,120
U.S. Decennial Census

The most recent count was in 2020. At that time, 1,120 people lived in Hilldale.

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