Lansford is a borough located in Carbon County Pennsylvania. Lansford has a 2024 population of 4,147. Lansford is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,139 in 2020.
The average household income in Lansford is $53,752 with a poverty rate of 20.83%. The median age in Lansford is 37.1 years: 33.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lansford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,160 | 76.53% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 12.52% |
| Black or African American | 346 | 8.38% |
| Other race | 90 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,691 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 624 | 1.17 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 571 | 3.04 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 347 | 3.45 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 149 | 3.09 | 12.8 | 87.2 |
3
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 15.33% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 5.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,268 | 50.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 373 | 14.89% |
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 | 1,973 | 1,714 | 215 |
| Hispanic | 340 | 340 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 237 | 190 | 0 |
| Black | 110 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 12.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,803 | $30,313 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,620 | $0 | $71,500 |
| High School Graduate | $34,324 | $34,397 | $34,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,508 | $55,057 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,087 | $41,986 | $37,973 |
| Some College | $43,173 | $49,250 | $39,722 |
$40,087
Average Earnings
$41,986
Average Male
$37,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.37% of Lansford residents speak only English, while 9.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,924 | 652 | 22.3% |
| Black | 346 | 93 | 26.88% |
| Multiple | 517 | 84 | 16.25% |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 15 | 2.38% |
20.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.03%
Male Poverty Rate
26.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lansford is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lansford is Hispanic, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.83% |
| Some College | 17.38% |
| High School | 11.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,609 | $56,757 |
| Households | $43,045 | $53,752 |
| Married Families | $67,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,490 | $40,419 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 10.79% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
19.6%
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
68.08%
Born in Lansford
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
97.31% of Lansford residents were born in the United States, with 68.08% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,157 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,155 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,153 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 4,151 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,149 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,147 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,145 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 4,160 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 4,177 | 38 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 4,139 | 371 | 9.85% |
| 2019 | 3,768 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 3,780 | 12 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 3,768 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 3,754 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 3,771 | -35 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 3,806 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 3,834 | -20 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 3,854 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 3,880 | -24 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 3,904 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,230 | -353 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 4,583 | 117 | 2.62% |
| 1980 | 4,466 | -702 | -13.58% |
| 1970 | 5,168 | -790 | -13.26% |
| 1960 | 5,958 | -1,529 | -20.42% |
| 1950 | 7,487 | -1,223 | -14.04% |
| 1940 | 8,710 | -922 | -9.57% |
| 1930 | 9,632 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 1920 | 9,625 | 1,304 | 15.67% |
| 1910 | 8,321 | 3,433 | 70.23% |
| 1900 | 4,888 | 884 | 22.08% |
| 1890 | 4,004 | -153 | -3.68% |