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Olyphant, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 5,397 · #174 in Pennsylvania
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Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Scranton, on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the state.

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About Olyphant

Olyphant, PA is a close-knit town located in northeastern Pennsylvania counting 5,397 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Olyphant is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 992 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Olyphant Unique

  • The only place in America named Olyphant — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,397.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)5,397
Rank in state#174 of 1,013
Land area5.44 sq mi
Density992/sq mi
Coordinates41.4515, -75.5758

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