Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 216,146 (100%) |
| Population Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,223 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,168 |
| Median Home Value | $201,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 100,177 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 57,744 (57.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 30,519 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,914 (11.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 88,263 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 52,943 (60.0%) |
The table below compares Lackawanna County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 17 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 14 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 17 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
