Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 215,834

County Seat: Scranton

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Median Home Value

$189,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,691

Across all households

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.1%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

20.5%

65 Years and Over

20.3%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,691

Mean Household Income

$87,019

Per Capita Income

$36,217

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$189,900

Median Rent

$973/mo

Total Housing Units

100,013

Owner-Occupied

65.4%

Renter-Occupied

34.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Married Couple Households

42.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.1%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

87.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42069.