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Lattimer

Pennsylvania · 684 residents · 0.229 sq mi
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Lattimer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,206. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 195 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $217,900. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
−22%since 2023
from 879 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,987 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 3,838 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
+2%since 2023
from 64.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
337485633780928201020202024Lattimer
2024684
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,206
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,427 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,452
+1%since 2023
from $24,164 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+1%since 2023
from 0.453 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade53.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+6%since 2023
from 6.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(879)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(684)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.9% 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
39.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
50.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% 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 Lattimer, Pennsylvania?

Lattimer, Pennsylvania has about 684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lattimer, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lattimer, Pennsylvania earns about $31,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lattimer, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lattimer, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $217,900.

How educated are people in Lattimer, Pennsylvania?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lattimer, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lattimer, Pennsylvania?

About 34.8% of people in Lattimer, 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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