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St. Lawrence

Pennsylvania · 1,892 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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St. Lawrence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
1,892
+4%since 2000
from 1,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,109 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Lawrence
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,911
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,346
+28%since 2000
from $22,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$899
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(1,481)
Black3.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(247)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other3.5%(66)
Diversity Score44.8%(848)
Diversity Score
45
+286%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania has about 1,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania earns about $63,911 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 $158,000, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

About 29.6% 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 11.3% 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 350 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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