Lackawanna is a city located in Erie County New York. Lackawanna has a 2024 population of 19,482. Lackawanna is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,924 in 2020.
The average household income in Lackawanna is $58,496 with a poverty rate of 21.54%. The median age in Lackawanna is 39.1 years: 39.4 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lackawanna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,783 | 74.81% |
| Black or African American | 3,021 | 15.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,270 | 6.43% |
| Other race | 523 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,582 | 2.28 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 4,042 | 1.2 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Married | 2,681 | 3.32 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 1,155 | 3.31 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 704 | 2.75 | 43 | 57 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,239 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,647 | 11.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,041 | 14.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 756 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 4,707 | 33.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 668 | 4.73% |
| Some College | 3,071 | 21.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,079 | 9,795 | 2,459 |
| Black | 1,751 | 1,393 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 844 | 692 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 559 | 453 | 165 |
| Other Race | 378 | 286 | 4 |
| Asian | 107 | 84 | 30 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,587 | $45,984 | $45,221 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,500 | $57,337 | $45,673 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $40,557 | $24,980 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,518 | $24,890 | $10,117 |
| Overall | $37,128 | $39,592 | $34,417 |
| Some College | $35,811 | $40,385 | $33,551 |
$37,128
Average Earnings
$39,592
Average Male
$34,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.65% of Lackawanna residents speak only English, while 20.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,239 | 2,362 | 16.59% |
| Black | 3,005 | 1,041 | 34.64% |
| Multiple | 1,270 | 477 | 37.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,323 | 459 | 34.69% |
| Other | 509 | 252 | 49.51% |
| Native | 58 | 12 | 20.69% |
21.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.71%
Male Poverty Rate
22.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lackawanna is Other, with 49.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lackawanna is White, with 16.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.91% |
| High School | 18.95% |
| Some College | 13.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.41% |
| Male Employed | 10.54% |
| Female Employed | 8.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,353 | $69,812 |
| Households | $46,869 | $58,496 |
| Married Families | $70,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,424 | $42,648 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
943
Number of Veterans
919
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 335 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 354 |
| 65 to 74 | 278 |
| 75+ | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 6.06% |
| Black | 165 | 8.2% |
| Other Race | 21 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.33% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.96%
Born in Lackawanna
91.75%
Native Born
8.25%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
5.93%
Naturalized
91.75% of Lackawanna residents were born in the United States, with 80.96% having been born in New York. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,931 | -110 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 19,041 | -110 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 19,151 | -111 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 19,262 | -110 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 19,372 | -110 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 19,482 | -111 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 19,593 | -114 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 19,707 | -138 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 19,845 | -79 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 19,924 | 2,199 | 12.41% |
| 2019 | 17,725 | -60 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 17,785 | -36 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 17,821 | -50 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 17,871 | -96 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 17,967 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 17,973 | -61 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 18,034 | -15 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 18,049 | -42 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 18,091 | -45 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 18,136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,064 | -1,521 | -7.39% |
| 1990 | 20,585 | -2,116 | -9.32% |
| 1980 | 22,701 | -5,956 | -20.78% |
| 1970 | 28,657 | -907 | -3.07% |
| 1960 | 29,564 | 1,906 | 6.89% |
| 1950 | 27,658 | 3,600 | 14.96% |
| 1940 | 24,058 | 110 | 0.46% |
| 1930 | 23,948 | 6,030 | 33.65% |
| 1920 | 17,918 | 3,369 | 23.16% |
| 1910 | 14,549 | -4,382 | -23.15% |