Lackawannock township is located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Lackawannock township has a 2024 population of 2,466. Lackawannock township is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually but its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Lackawannock township is $72,458 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Lackawannock township is 51.9 years: 52 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lackawannock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,207 | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 4.16% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 970 | 2.43 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 589 | 2.99 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 274 | 1.07 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 87 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 20 | 2.1 | 60 | 40 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 12% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 717 | 40.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 10.61% |
| Some College | 321 | 17.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 1,433 | 304 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,688 | $81,964 | $49,671 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,250 | $90,417 | $70,833 |
| High School Graduate | $36,458 | $39,853 | $25,550 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,938 | $30,764 | $14,722 |
| Overall | $36,857 | $44,167 | $26,121 |
| Some College | $35,341 | $45,956 | $21,667 |
$36,857
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$26,121
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.55% of Lackawannock township residents speak only English, while 9.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,207 | 176 | 7.97% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.19%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lackawannock township is White, with 7.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lackawannock township is White, with 7.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.96% |
| High School | 5.58% |
| Some College | 2.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,156 | $87,069 |
| Households | $57,500 | $72,458 |
| Married Families | $84,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,364 | $29,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 9.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.15%
Born in Lackawannock township
98.94%
Native Born
1.06%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.94% of Lackawannock township residents were born in the United States, with 86.15% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,481 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 2,478 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 2,475 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 2,472 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 2,469 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 2,466 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 2,463 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 2,460 | -20 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 2,480 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,478 | -56 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 2,534 | -18 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,552 | -23 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 2,575 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 2,596 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 2,604 | -26 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 2,630 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 2,643 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 2,648 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,656 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,656 | 0 | 0% |