Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 215,834
County Seat: Scranton
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42069.