Pillow, Pennsylvania

Quick Statistics

Pillow is a community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to about 264 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,708 a year, and a typical home is worth about $136,500. About 17.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 11 percent over the past decade.

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264
Total Population
▼ down 11% since 2012
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0.49 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$37,708
Median Personal Income
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$136,500
Median Home Value
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17.3%
College Educated
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92.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.2 points since 2010
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Pillow ranks number 1,636 of 1,991 in population, number 790 in median household income, number 1,292 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Pillow typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Pillow
# Town Distance Population
1.Berrysburg, PA2.6 mi.301
2.Gratz, PA5.1 mi.745
3.Herndon, PA5.6 mi.366
4.Elizabethville, PA6.5 mi.1,350
5.Lykens, PA7.4 mi.1,618
6.Wiconisco, PA7.5 mi.1,210
7.Lykens, PA7.6 mi.1,878
8.Millersburg, PA10.4 mi.2,531
Frequently Asked Questions About Pillow

What is the population of Pillow, Pennsylvania?
Pillow has a population of about 264 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Pillow, Pennsylvania in?
Pillow is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the median home value in Pillow, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Pillow is about $136,500, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Pillow, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Pillow is about $37,708 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Pillow, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Dauphin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Pillow, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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