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Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 707, the 1177th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $72,708, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Lawrenceville Quick Facts

Population 707
Median Household Income $72,708
Median Home Value $130,600
Poverty Rate 20.9%
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
Median Age 32.9 years
Homeownership Rate 62.9%
Affordability Ratio 1.8x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
High School Graduation Rate 93.6%
Diversity Index 11/100
Population 707 1177th of 1,991
Median Income $72,708 average
Poverty Rate 20.9% 68% higher than national
Median Home Value $130,600 bottom 30%

How Lawrenceville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population671707+5.4%
Median household income$70,500$72,708+3.1%
Median home value$125,000$130,600+4.5%

How Lawrenceville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%
$25K-$50K 13.5%
$50K-$100K 27.6%
$100K+ 37.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
9.1%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
7.6%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
1.1%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
5.1%
$45K-$50K
1.5%
$50K-$60K
5.5%
$60K-$75K
12.0%
$75K-$100K
10.2%
$100K-$125K
16.4%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
5.5%
$200K+
8.4%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
67.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $925/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

11out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Lawrenceville Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1177 Population of 1,991
#814 Median Income of 1,854
#936 Education of 1,987
#1323 Home Value of 1,871

Other Cities in Tioga County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Wellsboro 3,437 $66,201 9.3% $225,200
Mansfield 2,990 $47,685 25.1% $191,600
Blossburg 1,739 $68,791 13.3% $157,200
Elkland 1,588 $54,531 15.7% $159,400
Westfield 1,189 $39,861 26.1% $87,300
Knoxville 784 $64,063 8.9% $92,000
Tioga 598 $44,659 20.0% $82,500
Arnot 430 $93,750 12.3% $121,900
Millerton 422 $75,455 4.7% $177,500
Liberty (Tioga County) 268 $45,625 13.1% $118,800

Cities Similar to Lawrenceville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Bairdford706$68,929$172,70030.5%16.8%
South New Castle712$69,375$104,10022.0%5.9%
Cokeburg684N/A$162,50024.3%8.3%
Avella688$71,000$139,10017.0%28.2%
York Haven732$73,750$164,20010.2%4.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 707, Lawrenceville'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

Lawrenceville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. The total population is 707. It ranks as the 1177th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrenceville is 32.9 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrenceville is $72,708. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $130,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Lawrenceville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrenceville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lawrenceville, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania?

Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania has a population of 707 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, PA?

The median household income in Lawrenceville is $72,708, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceville, PA?

The poverty rate in Lawrenceville is 20.9%. This means approximately 148 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania?

Lawrenceville's population is 94.3% White, 0.0% Black, 4.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lawrenceville, PA?

The median home value in Lawrenceville is $130,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.

How educated is Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania?

22.7% of adults (25+) in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.