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Laurel Run, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 571 · #735 in Pennsylvania
About Laurel Run
Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Laurel Run is a tiny community, home to 571 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Laurel Run is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 112 residents per square mile.
📰 Laurel Run News Today
- Giants Despair Hillclimb celebrates 120 years with record turnout and family traditions WNEP · Jul 11
- John Zalinski Obituary (2026) - Laurel Run, PA - Times Leader Legacy obituary · Apr 29
- Michael W. Dixon - The Standard-Speaker The Standard-Speaker · Jan 31
- Michael Dixon Obituary (2026) - Laurel Run, PA - Times Leader Legacy obituary · Jan 31
- 5-mile trail project breaks ground in Luzerne County with $2.2M in funding WNEP · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurel Run Unique
- The only place in America named Laurel Run — 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Laurel Run
- Outback Steakhouse — american
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- CoreLife Eatery
- Dave's Hot Chicken
- Duck Donuts — donut
- Mission BBQ
- Olive Garden — italian
- Panera Bread
- Playa Bowls
- PrimoHoagies
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)571
Rank in state#735 of 1,013
Land area5.1 sq mi
Density112/sq mi
Coordinates41.2195, -75.8446