Lower Towamensing township is located in Carbon County Pennsylvania. Lower Towamensing township has a 2024 population of 3,079. Lower Towamensing township is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually but its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Towamensing township is $82,490 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Lower Towamensing township is 48.8 years: 48.5 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Towamensing township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,907 | 94.81% |
| Other race | 52 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,286 | 2.38 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 603 | 2.95 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 576 | 1.56 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 81 | 3.91 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 26 | 2.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 4.1% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 247 | 9.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,327 | 52.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 8.28% |
| Some College | 306 | 12.06% |
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 | 2,384 | 2,089 | 309 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 59 | 12 |
| Other Race | 52 | 47 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 22 | 8 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 12 |
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 47.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,705 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,917 | $76,146 | $43,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,125 | $45,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,955 | $61,169 | $47,932 |
| Some College | $34,556 | $50,292 | $34,274 |
$49,955
Average Earnings
$61,169
Average Male
$47,932
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.74% of Lower Towamensing township residents speak only English, while 1.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,907 | 383 | 13.18% |
| Multiple | 42 | 36 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 11 | 15.71% |
| Other | 52 | 5 | 9.62% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
18.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Towamensing township is Multiple, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Towamensing township is Other, with 9.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.24% |
| High School | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.31% |
| Some College | 2.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
| Female Employed | 4.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,000 | $100,666 |
| Households | $60,204 | $82,490 |
| Married Families | $117,634 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,071 | $58,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 4.78% |
| Black | 17 | 47.22% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
74.76%
Born in Lower Towamensing township
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
97.62% of Lower Towamensing township residents were born in the United States, with 74.76% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,069 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 3,071 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 3,073 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 3,075 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,077 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 3,079 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,081 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 3,083 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,081 | 38 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 3,043 | -152 | -4.76% |
| 2019 | 3,195 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 3,191 | 10 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 3,181 | 13 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,168 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 3,183 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 3,205 | -13 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,218 | -19 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 3,237 | -18 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,255 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 3,259 | 0 | 0% |