Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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Overview
Located in the Pennsylvania community of Lebanon, Target is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Target plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Target encompasses a combined population of approximately 149,798 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Lebanon leads as the most populous nearby community with 26,814 residents, representing roughly 18% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Hershey with 13,858 residents and Ephrata with 13,794, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Target. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Target reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Pennsylvania. Of the 20 nearby communities, 16 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Lebanon and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Target as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Target can be characterized as urban. The presence of 4 communities above 10,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Lebanon as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 4,902, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Target within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · CDP · borough
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon (city), PA | 26,814 |
| 2 | Hershey (CDP), PA | 13,858 |
| 3 | Ephrata (borough), PA | 13,794 |
| 4 | Elizabethtown (borough), PA | 11,639 |
| 5 | Middletown (borough), PA | 9,533 |
| 6 | Lititz (borough), PA | 9,381 |
| 7 | Mount Joy (borough), PA | 8,325 |
| 8 | Palmyra (borough), PA | 7,830 |
| 9 | Campbelltown (CDP), PA | 5,922 |
| 10 | Manheim (borough), PA | 5,046 |
| 11 | Annville (CDP), PA | 4,759 |
| 12 | Cornwall (borough), PA | 4,604 |
| 13 | East Petersburg (borough), PA | 4,573 |
| 14 | Hummelstown (borough), PA | 4,544 |
| 15 | Akron (borough), PA | 4,152 |
| 16 | Myerstown (borough), PA | 3,094 |
| 17 | Brownstown (CDP), PA | 3,081 |
| 18 | Salunga (CDP), PA | 2,963 |
| 19 | Rothsville (CDP), PA | 2,960 |
| 20 | Pleasant Hill (CDP), PA | 2,926 |
Walmart
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Situated in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Walmart Supercenter functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 122,683 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Supercenter, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Lebanon, with a population of 26,814, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 22% of the reachable population. Following Lebanon, Hershey adds 13,858 residents, while Ephrata contributes 13,794, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart Supercenter. With 17 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Lebanon. Walmart Supercenter benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Pennsylvania.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart Supercenter form a urban corridor. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Lebanon dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 3,690 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Pennsylvania.
Identifiers: city · CDP · borough
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon (city), PA | 26,814 |
| 2 | Hershey (CDP), PA | 13,858 |
| 3 | Ephrata (borough), PA | 13,794 |
| 4 | Lititz (borough), PA | 9,381 |
| 5 | Palmyra (borough), PA | 7,830 |
| 6 | Campbelltown (CDP), PA | 5,922 |
| 7 | Manheim (borough), PA | 5,046 |
| 8 | Annville (CDP), PA | 4,759 |
| 9 | Cornwall (borough), PA | 4,604 |
| 10 | Sinking Spring (borough), PA | 4,286 |
| 11 | Myerstown (borough), PA | 3,094 |
| 12 | Rothsville (CDP), PA | 2,960 |
| 13 | Pleasant Hill (CDP), PA | 2,926 |
| 14 | Womelsdorf (borough), PA | 2,892 |
| 15 | Newmanstown (CDP), PA | 2,834 |
| 16 | Wernersville (borough), PA | 2,776 |
| 17 | Sand Hill (CDP), PA | 2,440 |
| 18 | Lebanon South (CDP), PA | 2,383 |
| 19 | Pine Grove (borough), PA | 2,049 |
| 20 | Robesonia (borough), PA | 2,035 |