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Laflin

Pennsylvania · 1,451 residents · 1.311 sq mi
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Laflin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,681. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,451
−3%since 2000
from 1,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+11%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Laflin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,681
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,365
+50%since 2000
from $29,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian3.7%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,306)
Black1.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3%(43)
Asian2.6%(38)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score18%(261)
Diversity Score
18
+75%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laflin, Pennsylvania?

Laflin, Pennsylvania has about 1,451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laflin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laflin, Pennsylvania earns about $88,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laflin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laflin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $202,700, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in Laflin, Pennsylvania?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laflin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laflin, Pennsylvania?

About 4.1% of people in Laflin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laflin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Laflin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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