Lawnton is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Lawnton has a 2024 population of 5,389. Lawnton is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 10.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawnton is $93,876 with a poverty rate of 1.72%. The median age in Lawnton is 38.9 years: 37.4 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawnton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,663 | 54.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,229 | 25.23% |
| Asian | 786 | 16.14% |
| Other race | 126 | 2.59% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,908 | 2.55 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 954 | 3.46 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 650 | 1.1 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 157 | 2.85 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 147 | 2.71 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 15.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 511 | 15.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 10.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 35.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 541 | 15.94% |
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 | 1,961 | 1,933 | 642 |
| Black | 767 | 675 | 150 |
| Asian | 448 | 320 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 179 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,724 | $61,983 | $59,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,196 | $83,036 | $61,786 |
| High School Graduate | $41,364 | $48,458 | $40,328 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,500 | $48,750 | $27,768 |
| Overall | $48,467 | $52,225 | $44,174 |
| Some College | $45,893 | $52,000 | $44,809 |
$48,467
Average Earnings
$52,225
Average Male
$44,174
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.78% of Lawnton residents speak only English, while 19.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 353 | 34 | 9.63% |
| White | 2,481 | 32 | 1.29% |
| Black | 1,229 | 18 | 1.46% |
1.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.21%
Male Poverty Rate
2.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawnton is Hispanic, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawnton is White, with 1.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.45% |
| Some College | 3.52% |
| High School | 1.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,917 | $105,642 |
| Households | $94,130 | $93,876 |
| Married Families | $111,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,824 | $64,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
253
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 15.92% |
| Black | 29 | 3.68% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 41.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
55.45%
Born in Lawnton
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
7.02%
Non Citizen
5.54%
Naturalized
87.44% of Lawnton residents were born in the United States, with 55.45% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,389 | 112 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 5,277 | 113 | 2.19% |
| 2022 | 5,164 | -437 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 5,601 | 730 | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 4,871 | 880 | 22.05% |
| 2019 | 3,991 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 3,986 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 3,993 | 136 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 3,857 | 63 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 3,794 | 109 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 3,685 | -55 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 3,740 | 72 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 3,668 | 72 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3,596 | -217 | -5.69% |
| 2010 | 3,813 | 0 | 0% |