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Lavelle

Pennsylvania · 742 residents · 1.134 sq mi
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Lavelle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,294. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 229 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
−24%vs 2011
vs 971 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
654 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 856 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−20%vs 2011
vs 57.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3305056808541K201020202024Lavelle
2024572
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,294
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,047 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,679
−7%vs 2011
vs $25,397 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.267 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−53.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.7% in 2011
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+16%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−82%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+16%vs 2011
vs 29.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
Female
54.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

Lavelle, Pennsylvania has about 742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lavelle, Pennsylvania earns about $40,294 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 $98,000.

How educated are people in Lavelle, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% 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 2.7% of people in Lavelle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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