Population46,806 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Mountain Boundaries And A River Edge
Perry County, PennsylvaniaNew Bloomfield anchors Perry County, where Appalachian ridges and the Susquehanna River define much of the setting. Little Buffalo State Park, Lake Holman and covered bridges offer distinct local themes, connecting the county’s civic history with its surrounding landscape. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 46,806 residents in Perry County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 551 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Perry County at a Glance
Population46,806 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatNew Bloomfield
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Carroll township
Established1820 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water555.538 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Roads & Traffic511PA travel updates
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Perry County
Perry County was separated from Cumberland County in 1820 and named for Oliver Hazard Perry. Landisburg served temporarily as the seat before New Bloomfield took on that role. The difficulty of traveling across the mountains to Carlisle helped motivate the separation, making terrain part of the county's administrative story. The mountain barrier makes county formation a practical transportation story as well as a political event. The temporary seat also shows that establishing a jurisdiction and choosing its lasting center were separate steps.
Begin with New Bloomfield, then choose a covered bridge or Little Buffalo State Park for another perspective. The county's river edge and mountain ridges suggest different routes. A focused plan can connect one historical place with one outdoor destination without crossing the entire county. Choose the actual bridge or park entrance before setting the route. Terrain is part of both the county's history and the present travel experience, so allow time between selected destinations.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Little Buffalo State Park, Lake Holman and covered bridges offer distinct local themes, connecting the county's civic history with its surrounding landscape.
Community History
Perry County was separated from Cumberland County in 1820 and named for Oliver Hazard Perry. Landisburg served temporarily as the seat before New Bloomfield took on that role.
Explore Locally
Begin with New Bloomfield, then choose a covered bridge or Little Buffalo State Park for another perspective. The county's river edge and mountain ridges suggest different routes.
Discover the local stories between the ridges and river.
A Closer Look
Perry County
Places and perspectives from Perry County
Perry County Wire
Perry County & Pennsylvania News
Includes Pennsylvania statewide reporting; stories may cover other counties.Photo CreditsSpotlight PA — Pennsylvania Statewide
Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is visiting battleground districts and states in the runup to the midterm elections. Are…
Read the Story Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Around Perry County
Stories from every corner of Perry County.
Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is visiting battleground districts and states in the runup to the midterm elections. Are…
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Erie gunman who killed family controlled their movements, finances: police
A Pennsylvania man who fatally shot eight others, including seven family members, before killing himself had exercised strict…
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Rep. Perry’s Trump ties targeted by Dems in closely watched Pa. swing district race
The president’s declining popularity could be a liability for Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, a Trump loyalist who…
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Reading could pull up to $24M from reserves to balance its next 2 budgets
Reading may use $24 million in reserves to cover budget gaps over two years, raising fears the city…
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
The legislature didn’t act on skill games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s deadline. What happens now?
Top lawmakers said they wanted to act before the court-imposed deadline but didn’t, leading some members to mount…
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Greenwood El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 405 E Sunbury St, Millerstown, PA 17062. 717-589-3115.
Newport El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 559 North 5th St, Newport, PA 17074. 717-567-3806.
Susquenita El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-04. Susquenita Elementary Schol, Duncannon, PA 17020. 717-957-6000.
Blain El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 132 Blain Rd, Blain, PA 17006. 717-536-3219.
Greenwood HS – High; grades 09-12. 405 E Sunbury St, Millerstown, PA 17062. 717-589-3116.
Greenwood MS – Middle; grades 06-08. 405 E Sunbury St, Millerstown, PA 17062. 717-589-3116.
West Perry SHS – High; grades 09-12. 2608 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024. 717-789-3931.
Hospitals
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Public Safety
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Emergency Services
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Community Library Of Western Perry County – 104 E. Main St., Blain, PA 17006. 717-536-3761.
Marysville Rye Library Association – 198 Overcrest Road, Marysville, PA 17053. 717-957-2851.
Bloomfield Public Library – Borough Bldg, 23 E Mcclure St, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. 717-582-7426.
Newport Public Library – 316 North Fourth St, Newport, PA 17074. 717-567-6860.
Courts
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
DMV
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Pennsylvania — Title and Registration
Pennsylvania — Licenses & Photo IDs
Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Perry County Visit
Find places to go, compare activities and make the most of your time here.
Local Questions
Perry County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
No. General park entry is free, but the swimming pool and other paid services have their own fees and operating schedules. A trail walk or picnic is a different budget choice from a pool day.
Little Buffalo State Park: Explore the lake and historic mill area near Newport; pool admission and rentals are separate from free park entry. Perry County Council of the Arts Gallery: See changing art displays in Newport; look for separately scheduled family workshops.
Little Buffalo State Park trails: Choose a walking route near Holman Lake and the historic area; some trails climb the surrounding slopes. Newport historic streets and Veterans Memorial Park: Walk public streets past interpretive panels and murals, then stop at the town park.
Little Buffalo State Park trails: Choose a walking route near Holman Lake and the historic area; some trails climb the surrounding slopes. Newport historic streets and Veterans Memorial Park: Walk public streets past interpretive panels and murals, then stop at the town park. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Espresso Yourself Café: Plan a café stop in Newport; check its limited weekly opening schedule.
Thunder and Lightning Boutique: Browse women's clothing and accessories at its Newport store. PCCA Gallery Shop: Look for locally made art, pottery and jewelry on Newport's square.
Thunder and Lightning Boutique: Browse women's clothing and accessories at its Newport store.
Little Buffalo State Park, Lake Holman and covered bridges offer distinct local themes, connecting the county's civic history with its surrounding landscape. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Community Library Of Western Perry County – 104 E. Main St., Blain, PA 17006. 717-536-3761. Marysville Rye Library Association – 198 Overcrest Road, Marysville, PA 17053. 717-957-2851. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Greenwood El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 405 E Sunbury St, Millerstown, PA 17062. 717-589-3115. Newport El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 559 North 5th St, Newport, PA 17074. 717-567-3806. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
New Bloomfield is the county seat recorded in the supplied Perry County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Little Buffalo State Park — Explore the lake and historic mill area near Newport; pool admission and rentals are separate from free park entry.
- Perry County Council of the Arts Gallery — See changing art displays in Newport; look for separately scheduled family workshops.
Restaurants
- Espresso Yourself Café — Plan a café stop in Newport; check its limited weekly opening schedule.
Shopping & Retail
- Thunder and Lightning Boutique — Browse women's clothing and accessories at its Newport store.
- PCCA Gallery Shop — Look for locally made art, pottery and jewelry on Newport's square.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Thunder and Lightning Boutique — Browse women's clothing and accessories at its Newport store.
Outdoor Fun
- Little Buffalo State Park trails — Choose a walking route near Holman Lake and the historic area; some trails climb the surrounding slopes.
- Newport historic streets and Veterans Memorial Park — Walk public streets past interpretive panels and murals, then stop at the town park.
Free Things to Do
- Little Buffalo State Park trails — Choose a walking route near Holman Lake and the historic area; some trails climb the surrounding slopes.
- Newport historic streets and Veterans Memorial Park — Walk public streets past interpretive panels and murals, then stop at the town park.
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More Perry County Questions
How could I build a short Perry County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Little Buffalo State Park, a meal at Espresso Yourself Café, and a browse at Thunder and Lightning Boutique. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Perry County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Little Buffalo State Park trails and Newport historic streets and Veterans Memorial Park and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Little Buffalo State Park trails?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Little Buffalo State Park trails, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Thunder and Lightning Boutique?
Use Thunder and Lightning Boutique to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Perry County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to Ronan Funeral Home. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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