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St. Lawrence

Pennsylvania · 1,809 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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St. Lawrence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,809
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,017 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Lawrence
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,074
+18%since 2000
from $22,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,702)
Black2.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(211)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,578)
Black2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(136)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score26.4%(478)
Diversity Score
26
+127%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania has about 1,809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania expensive?

In St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,900, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 267 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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