Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lawson Heights is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 2,213. It ranks as the 614th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawson Heights is 53.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 9.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawson Heights is $64,929. This is 17% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $175,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lawson Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawson Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 98.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lawson Heights, 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.