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Laboratory

Pennsylvania · 664 residents · 0.781 sq mi
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The short version

Laboratory has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,167. Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 329 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $183,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
−33%since 2023
from 993 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
850 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+18%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
6317308299271K20232024Laboratory
2024664
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,167
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,145 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,818
−15%since 2023
from $52,624 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.623
+11%since 2023
from 0.560 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(40)
Diversity Score11.1%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(51)
Diversity Score19.8%(131)
Diversity Score
20
+78%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+4%since 2023
from 19.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
50.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laboratory, Pennsylvania?

Laboratory, Pennsylvania has about 664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laboratory, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laboratory, Pennsylvania earns about $80,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laboratory, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laboratory, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $183,000.

How educated are people in Laboratory, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Laboratory, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laboratory, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% of people in Laboratory, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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