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Lavelle

Pennsylvania · 572 residents · 1.134 sq mi
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Lavelle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 31% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
+31%since 2023
from 437 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 385 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−6%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3305056808541K201020202024Lavelle
2024572
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.4%(54)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(57)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.4%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.2%(1)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.5%(140)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.1%(29)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.6%(38)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(72)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.3%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.6%(49)
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,557 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,811
+23%since 2023
from $25,060 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−6%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−40%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American25.7%(147)
German16.1%(92)
Irish10.1%(58)
Italian6.5%(37)
Dutch5.9%(34)
Greek1.9%(11)
Welsh0.7%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% 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
17.9 min
−17%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% 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
22.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% 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
55.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Female
54.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(92)
Married57.4%(124)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married39.9%(113)
Married38.9%(110)
Widowed21.2%(60)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

Lavelle, Pennsylvania has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lavelle, Pennsylvania earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lavelle, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lavelle, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $94,000.

How educated are people in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lavelle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of people in Lavelle, 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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