Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 216,146 | — | #325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,223 | -11.9% | #1,505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,800 | -28.4% | #1,382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,007 | -13.4% | #972 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.0% | #1,827 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lackawanna County has a population of 216,146, making it the #325 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lackawanna County is $66,223, ranking #1,505 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Lackawanna County is $201,800 (-28.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,007/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.4%.
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95.1% of residents in Lackawanna County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 216,146, making it the 325th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lackawanna County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lackawanna County is $66,223, which ranks #1,505 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Lackawanna County is $201,800, 28.4% below the national median. Renters in Lackawanna County pay a median gross rent of $1,007 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lackawanna County, 30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
Lackawanna County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.