Glenburn, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 989, Glenburn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glenburn is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. The total population is 989. It ranks as the 1001st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glenburn is 39.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glenburn is $92,667. This is 19% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $331,100. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glenburn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%. Notably, 20.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glenburn, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.