Poverty Rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 27,399 of 208,092 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania is 13.2%.
- How many people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 27,399 of 208,092 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania is 11.86% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13.2% of 208,092 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania is 4.76% higher than the US average. In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13.2% of 208,092 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Archbald, Pennsylvania 9.7% of 7,316 people.
- Avoca, Pennsylvania 5.7% of 2,527 people.
- Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania 7.2% of 1,420 people.
- Blakely, Pennsylvania 6.5% of 6,348 people.
- Carbondale, Pennsylvania 24.1% of 8,577 people.
Under 18 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.7% of 44 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.7% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
21.7% of 33 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.4% of 43 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.5% of 122 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
20% of 42 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.1% of 80 thousand people
60 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.6% of 59 thousand people
65 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.7% of 43 thousand people
White
14% Poverty Rate for White people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
14% of 168 thousand people
Black or African American
42.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
42.7% of 7 thousand people
Asian
15.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.9% of 7 thousand people
Some other race
38.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
38.3% of 14 thousand people
Two or more races
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.2% of 13 thousand people
Hispanic
36.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.1% of 21 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.5% of 165 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.3% of 149 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
37% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.4% of 52 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.9% of 39 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.7% of 45 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.2% of 102 thousand people
Employed
7.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.7% of 99 thousand people
Male
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.8% of 52 thousand people
Female
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.9% of 46 thousand people
Unemployed
22.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.5% of 3 thousand people
Male
18.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
26.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.2% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
16.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.1% of 170 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.7% of 72 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.1% of 33 thousand people
Did not work
28.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.2% of 65 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30% Poverty Rate for single people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
30% of 50 thousand people
Male
25.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.3% of 24 thousand people
Female
34.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.4% of 26 thousand people
18 to 24 years
51.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
51.5% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
21% of 10 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.6% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.6% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.9% of 9 thousand people
75 years and over
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
31.8% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
6% of 19 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
33.4% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
49.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
49.6% of 22 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.8%
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