U.S. County · Profile

Lackawanna County

216.1KTotal Population
465Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.33%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lackawanna County has a population of 216,123 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lackawanna County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.3%184,353
Hispanic or Latino9.0%19,451
Two or More Races6.8%14,696
Asian2.9%6,268
Black or African American2.7%5,835
Some Other Race2.3%4,971
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%216
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lackawanna County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,739
14.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$35,296
7.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.0%
13.0% above national average
Median Age
41.9 years

Income & Poverty

$63,739Median Household Income
$35,296Per Capita Income
13.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,739$85,038
Families$82,944$102,868
Married-couple Families$82,944$92,897
Nonfamily Households$37,981$41,019

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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