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Lykens

Pennsylvania · 1,873 residents · 1.22 sq mi
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Lykens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,920. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,300. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,873
−3%since 2000
from 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lykens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,920
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,390
+23%since 2000
from $17,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,884)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,694)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(54)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other6.8%(128)
Diversity Score25.4%(475)
Diversity Score
25
+515%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lykens, Pennsylvania?

Lykens, Pennsylvania has about 1,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lykens, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lykens, Pennsylvania earns about $46,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lykens, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lykens, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Lykens, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lykens, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lykens, Pennsylvania?

About 30.6% of people in Lykens, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lykens, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lykens, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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