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Williamstown, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,301 · #536 in Pennsylvania
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Williamstown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 38 miles (61 km) northeast of Harrisburg.

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About Williamstown

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Williamstown is a small town, home to 1,301 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Williamstown holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,004 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Williamstown Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Williamstown — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,301
Rank in state#536 of 1,013
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density5,004/sq mi
Coordinates40.5809, -76.6170

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