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Lawnton

Pennsylvania · 4,967 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Lawnton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,228. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $179,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,967
+31%since 2000
from 3,787 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,407 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lawnton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,228
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,749
+26%since 2000
from $24,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(2,077)
Black20%(995)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(405)
Asian25.2%(1,252)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score86%(4,274)
Diversity Score
86
+104%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 83.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

Lawnton, Pennsylvania has about 4,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lawnton, Pennsylvania earns about $76,228 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 $179,300, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Lawnton, Pennsylvania?

About 24.6% 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 3.0% 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 1,661 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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