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Conestoga, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,243
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
599
ZIP codes
0
Conestoga and its ZIP codes
Conestoga at a glance
- Conestoga is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,909 a year, 17% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,400.
Local data for Conestoga, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Conestoga, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,909
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$261,400
Homeownership
94.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (440), Irish Americans (231), Puerto Ricans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Conestoga.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Conestoga, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conestoga, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Conestoga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillersvilleBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Willow StreetCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ReftonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| LampeterCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| LancasterCity | 6.8 mi | 7.2 |
| RohrerstownCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Washington BoroCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| MountvilleBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| StrasburgBorough | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| SmoketownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| QuarryvilleBorough | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| East ProspectBorough | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conestoga, PA in?
- Conestoga is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Conestoga, PA?
- About 1,243 people live in Conestoga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conestoga?
- Nearby places include Millersville (4.2 mi), Willow Street (4.4 mi), Refton (5.2 mi), Lampeter (6 mi), Lancaster (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023