Lykens is a borough located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Lykens has a 2024 population of 1,852. Lykens is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Lykens is $69,770 with a poverty rate of 20.73%. The median age in Lykens is 43.4 years: 42.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lykens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,351 | 82.83% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 12.51% |
| Asian | 56 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 755 | 2.16 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 366 | 1.21 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Married | 274 | 3.02 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 63 | 2.33 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 52 | 4.08 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 7.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 519 | 43.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 241 | 20.34% |
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 | 1,015 | 875 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 121 | 32 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 22.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,792 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,438 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,682 | $51,296 | $31,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,941 | $0 | $14,013 |
| Overall | $45,489 | $51,023 | $30,694 |
| Some College | $42,708 | $46,397 | $34,583 |
$45,489
Average Earnings
$51,023
Average Male
$30,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Lykens residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,337 | 286 | 21.39% |
| Asian | 56 | 50 | 89.29% |
20.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.09%
Male Poverty Rate
20.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lykens is Asian, with 89.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lykens is White, with 21.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.21% |
| Some College | 13.93% |
| High School | 8.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 74.29% |
| Female Employed | 9.68% |
| Male Employed | 4.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,021 | $82,090 |
| Households | $67,768 | $69,770 |
| Married Families | $92,206 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,357 | $55,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 7.39% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 22.86% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 55.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
90.44%
Born in Lykens
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
99.2% of Lykens residents were born in the United States, with 90.44% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,828 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 1,833 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 1,838 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,842 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,847 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,852 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,857 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,866 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,870 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 1,871 | 101 | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 1,770 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 1,774 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,773 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,771 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,773 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,777 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 1,781 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,780 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,781 | 0 | 0% |