CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lawson Heights

Pennsylvania · 2,409 residents · 1.53 sq mi

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Lawson Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $61,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 46.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 21%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,409

+3%vs 2000

vs 2,339 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

1,575 / sq mi

+3%vs 2000

vs 1,529 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

46.2

−4%vs 2000

vs 48.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,860

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,158 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,546

−13%vs 2000

vs $19,027 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.9%

+1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,700

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $103,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$361

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $472 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

81.5%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.2% in 2000

18.5% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−17%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,307)

Black0.2%(5)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)

Asian0.2%(5)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.1%(50)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,344)

Black1.8%(43)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0.9%(22)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score6.6%(159)

Diversity Score

+209%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.4%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.8%

−10.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.3%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.5 min

+58%vs 2000

vs 11.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania?

Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,409 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $26,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of people in Lawson Heights, 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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