Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lackawanna County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42069
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 458.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 465.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.436636
- Longitude
- -75.608768
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 208,620
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 166,089
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 190,981 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 17,640 | 8.5% |
| White | 174,598 | 83.7% |
| Black | 6,201 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 4,492 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 598 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 155,685 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 10,401 | 6.3% |
| White | 144,724 | 87.1% |
| Black | 6,076 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 4,055 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 621 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 268 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 216,146
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,840
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 29,906
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 175,665 | 81.3% |
| Black | 6,807 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 6,465 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 134,434
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 75,362 | 56.1% |
| Republican | 43,805 | 32.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,273 | 9.1% |
| Other | 720 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 63,898 | 47.5% |
| Female | 70,002 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 99,984 | 74.4% |
| Hispanic | 7,276 | 5.4% |
| Black | 1,287 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2,471 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 87,356
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 67,695 | 67.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,577 | 35.4% |
| Black | 477 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 1,154 | 46.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 41,489 | 64.9% |
| Female | 45,640 | 65.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 47,193 (31.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 46,745 (30.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 100,177
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $199,361
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,038
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.