Lansford is a borough located in Carbon County Pennsylvania. Lansford has a 2024 population of 4,147. Lansford is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,139 in 2020.
The average household income in Lansford is $55,463 with a poverty rate of 24.04%. The median age in Lansford is 34.7 years: 32.4 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lansford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,814 | 67.91% |
| Black or African American | 461 | 11.12% |
| Two or more races | 439 | 10.59% |
| Other race | 240 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 176 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,613 | 2.56 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 575 | 1.14 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 477 | 3.38 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 430 | 3.34 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 131 | 3.31 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 6.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,183 | 48.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 337 | 13.81% |
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 | 1,808 | 1,625 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 325 | 279 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 143 | 0 |
| Black | 164 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 87 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 84 | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,692 | $29,865 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,389 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,900 | $34,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,311 | $52,582 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,162 | $41,773 | $36,920 |
| Some College | $43,575 | $60,543 | $43,005 |
$40,162
Average Earnings
$41,773
Average Male
$36,920
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.62% of Lansford residents speak only English, while 11.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,644 | 573 | 21.67% |
| Black | 461 | 244 | 52.93% |
| Multiple | 439 | 90 | 20.5% |
| Other | 148 | 40 | 27.03% |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 13 | 1.93% |
24.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.18%
Male Poverty Rate
27.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lansford is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lansford is Hispanic, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.39% |
| Some College | 23.8% |
| High School | 18.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.05% |
| Female Employed | 10.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,764 | $56,609 |
| Households | $44,078 | $55,463 |
| Married Families | $57,150 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,848 | $41,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 9.13% |
| Native American | 46 | 54.76% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 12.11% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
21.3%
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
64.26%
Born in Lansford
92.86%
Native Born
7.14%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
92.86% of Lansford residents were born in the United States, with 64.26% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.96% 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 | 4,157 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,155 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,153 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 4,151 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,149 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,147 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,145 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 4,160 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 4,177 | 38 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 4,139 | 371 | 9.85% |
| 2019 | 3,768 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 3,780 | 12 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 3,768 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 3,754 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 3,771 | -35 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 3,806 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 3,834 | -20 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 3,854 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 3,880 | -24 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 3,904 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,230 | -353 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 4,583 | 117 | 2.62% |
| 1980 | 4,466 | -702 | -13.58% |
| 1970 | 5,168 | -790 | -13.26% |
| 1960 | 5,958 | -1,529 | -20.42% |
| 1950 | 7,487 | -1,223 | -14.04% |
| 1940 | 8,710 | -922 | -9.57% |
| 1930 | 9,632 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 1920 | 9,625 | 1,304 | 15.67% |
| 1910 | 8,321 | 3,433 | 70.23% |
| 1900 | 4,888 | 884 | 22.08% |
| 1890 | 4,004 | -153 | -3.68% |