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Lawnton

Pennsylvania · 3,813 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Lawnton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,939. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
3,813
+1%since 2000
from 3,787 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,615 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lawnton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,939
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,307
+20%since 2000
from $24,342 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,974)
Black14%(530)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(144)
Asian1.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(1,595)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67%(2,556)
Black17.9%(684)
Hispanic / Latino7%(268)
Asian4.3%(163)
Other2.4%(90)
Diversity Score62.2%(2,371)
Diversity Score
62
+48%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

Lawnton, Pennsylvania has about 3,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lawnton, Pennsylvania earns about $61,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawnton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lawnton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lawnton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

About 2.3% of people in Lawnton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawnton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawnton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 507 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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