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Lumber City

Pennsylvania · 252 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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Lumber City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
252
−11%since 2019
from 284 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 1,495 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−25%since 2019
from 60.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
54117180243306201020202024Lumber City
202475
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$38,738
+35%since 2019
from $28,681 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
8.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 18.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
Female
38.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumber City, Pennsylvania?

Lumber City, Pennsylvania has about 252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumber City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lumber City, Pennsylvania earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumber City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lumber City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,700.

How educated are people in Lumber City, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lumber City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumber City, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of people in Lumber City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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