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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lackawanna

New York · 19,064 residents · 6.548 sq mi
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Lackawanna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,354. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,064
−7%since 1990
from 20,585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,911 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 3,144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,354
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,310 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,727
+55%since 1990
from $10,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$432
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
43.0% rent
2.5
−8%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(18,324)
Black8.6%(1,780)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,003)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score33.8%(6,950)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(15,546)
Black9.1%(1,743)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(969)
Asian0.3%(59)
Diversity Score33.5%(6,382)
33
−1%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lackawanna, New York?

Lackawanna, New York has about 19,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lackawanna, New York?

The typical household in Lackawanna, New York earns about $29,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lackawanna, New York expensive?

In Lackawanna, New York, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Lackawanna, New York?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lackawanna, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lackawanna, New York?

About 16.7% of people in Lackawanna, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lackawanna, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lackawanna, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,521 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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