South Abington township

County:: Lackawanna County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 9.111
State:: Pennsylvania

South Abington township is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. South Abington township has a 2025 population of 9,683. South Abington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,543 in 2020.

The average household income in South Abington township is $131,344 with a poverty rate of 3.3%. The median age in South Abington township is 37.9 years: 35.3 years for males, and 42 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Abington township includes 86.86% White, 7.91% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	8,280	86.86%
Asian	754	7.91%
Two or more races	325	3.41%
Black or African American	91	0.95%
Other race	83	0.87%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South Abington township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Abington township's average per capita income is $66,046. Household income levels show a median of $110,426. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$148,000	-
Families	$141,075	$158,993
Households	$110,426	$131,344
Non Families	$59,185	$82,397

$66,046

Average Income

$110,426

Median Household Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate