Lock Haven is a city located in Clinton County Pennsylvania. Lock Haven has a 2024 population of 8,578. It is also the county seat of Clinton County. Lock Haven is currently growing at a rate of 1.43% annually and its population has increased by 5.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,093 in 2020.
The average household income in Lock Haven is $58,190 with a poverty rate of 24.97%. The median age in Lock Haven is 26.6 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lock Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,534 | 89.84% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 4.26% |
| Two or more races | 312 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 101 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,285 | 2.15 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Non Family | 1,669 | 1.35 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Married | 860 | 2.78 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 551 | 3.15 | 19.4 | 80.6 |
| Male | 205 | 3.29 | 0 | 100 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
31.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 9.59% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 714 | 15.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 366 | 8.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,013 | 44.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 615 | 13.71% |
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 | 4,068 | 3,586 | 951 |
| Black | 182 | 151 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 122 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 47 | 20 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 16 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,646 | $51,339 | $38,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,313 | $105,616 | $79,758 |
| High School Graduate | $29,435 | $35,434 | $27,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,661 | $30,682 | $20,561 |
| Overall | $36,357 | $38,438 | $30,370 |
| Some College | $42,969 | $44,792 | $32,404 |
$36,357
Average Earnings
$38,438
Average Male
$30,370
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.69% of Lock Haven residents speak only English, while 3.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,335 | 1,663 | 26.25% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 55 | 24.44% |
| Asian | 38 | 35 | 92.11% |
| Multiple | 299 | 30 | 10.03% |
| Black | 255 | 4 | 1.57% |
24.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.34%
Male Poverty Rate
29.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lock Haven is Asian, with 92.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lock Haven is Black, with 1.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.41% |
| Some College | 21.39% |
| High School | 19.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.04% |
| Female Employed | 24.83% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,362 | $78,218 |
| Households | $40,131 | $58,190 |
| Married Families | $62,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,041 | $34,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
311
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 178 |
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 168 |
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 3.51% |
| Black | 84 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 12.3% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 8.93% |
| Other Race | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
82.3%
Born in Lock Haven
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
97.66% of Lock Haven residents were born in the United States, with 82.3% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.26% 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 | 9,185 | 122 | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 9,063 | 121 | 1.35% |
| 2027 | 8,942 | 121 | 1.37% |
| 2026 | 8,821 | 122 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 8,699 | 121 | 1.41% |
| 2024 | 8,578 | 121 | 1.43% |
| 2023 | 8,457 | -43 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 8,500 | -94 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 8,594 | 501 | 6.19% |
| 2020 | 8,093 | -684 | -7.79% |
| 2019 | 8,777 | -317 | -3.49% |
| 2018 | 9,094 | -54 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 9,148 | -142 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 9,290 | -301 | -3.14% |
| 2015 | 9,591 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 9,616 | -269 | -2.72% |
| 2013 | 9,885 | -88 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 9,973 | 166 | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 9,807 | 41 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 9,766 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,149 | -81 | -0.88% |
| 1990 | 9,230 | -387 | -4.02% |
| 1980 | 9,617 | -1,810 | -15.84% |
| 1970 | 11,427 | -321 | -2.73% |
| 1960 | 11,748 | 367 | 3.22% |
| 1950 | 11,381 | 571 | 5.28% |
| 1940 | 10,810 | 1,142 | 11.81% |
| 1930 | 9,668 | 1,111 | 12.98% |
| 1920 | 8,557 | 785 | 10.1% |
| 1910 | 7,772 | 562 | 7.79% |
| 1900 | 7,210 | -148 | -2.01% |
| 1890 | 7,358 | 1,513 | 25.89% |
| 1880 | 5,845 | -1,141 | -16.33% |
| 1870 | 6,986 | 3,637 | 108.6% |
| 1860 | 3,349 | -5,836 | -63.54% |