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Lackawanna

New York · 19,949 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 $39,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,400. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,949
+5%since 2000
from 19,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,047 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Lackawanna
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,984
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,308
+33%since 2000
from $16,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(15,546)
Black9.1%(1,743)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(969)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(6,382)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(14,622)
Black10.2%(2,042)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,830)
Asian1.6%(317)
Other5%(1,002)
Diversity Score54.2%(10,808)
Diversity Score
54
+62%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lackawanna, New York?

Lackawanna, New York has about 19,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lackawanna, New York earns about $39,984 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 $99,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Lackawanna, New York?

About 17.0% 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 25.4% 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 636 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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