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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lansford

Pennsylvania · 4,230 residents · 1.536 sq mi
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Lansford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,478. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,200. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,230
−8%since 1990
from 4,583 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,754 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,984 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lansford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,478
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,258 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,347
+45%since 1990
from $9,916 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
30.5% rent
1.2
−24%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score5.5%(254)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,118)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(60)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score5%(211)
5
−10%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+22%since 1990
from 19.6 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 Lansford, Pennsylvania?

Lansford, Pennsylvania has about 4,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lansford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lansford, Pennsylvania earns about $27,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lansford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $34,200, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Lansford, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lansford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansford, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of people in Lansford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansford, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 353 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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