Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lackawanna County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 215,834. It is the 17th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lackawanna County is 41.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lackawanna County is $64,691. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $189,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lackawanna County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lackawanna County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.