Lawnton is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Lawnton has a 2024 population of 5,389. Lawnton is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 10.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawnton is $106,296 with a poverty rate of 3.7%. The median age in Lawnton is 38 years: 38.2 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawnton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,788 | 53.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,307 | 25.31% |
| Asian | 782 | 15.14% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,021 | 2.55 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 990 | 3.45 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 650 | 1.13 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 197 | 2.95 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 184 | 2.32 | 63 | 37 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 4.32% |
| Associates Degree | 530 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 529 | 15.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 406 | 11.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,303 | 37.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 537 | 15.26% |
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 | 2,036 | 2,021 | 640 |
| Black | 764 | 674 | 149 |
| Asian | 440 | 331 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 248 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Islander | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,972 | $62,955 | $73,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,469 | $82,462 | $72,552 |
| High School Graduate | $40,241 | $45,417 | $35,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,778 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,951 | $53,517 | $42,405 |
| Some College | $44,712 | $60,050 | $42,043 |
$45,951
Average Earnings
$53,517
Average Male
$42,405
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.51% of Lawnton residents speak only English, while 17.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,307 | 131 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 30 | 6.4% |
| White | 2,568 | 30 | 1.17% |
3.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawnton is Black, with 10.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawnton is White, with 1.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.54% |
| Some College | 3.37% |
| High School | 1.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.22% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,226 | $104,003 |
| Households | $88,866 | $106,296 |
| Married Families | $114,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $63,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
243
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 75+ | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 7.23% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 14.93% |
| Black | 38 | 4.57% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 51.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
58.17%
Born in Lawnton
86.91%
Native Born
13.09%
Foreign Born
5.91%
Non Citizen
7.18%
Naturalized
86.91% of Lawnton residents were born in the United States, with 58.17% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,389 | 112 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 5,277 | 113 | 2.19% |
| 2022 | 5,164 | -437 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 5,601 | 730 | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 4,871 | 880 | 22.05% |
| 2019 | 3,991 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 3,986 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 3,993 | 136 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 3,857 | 63 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 3,794 | 109 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 3,685 | -55 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 3,740 | 72 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 3,668 | 72 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3,596 | -217 | -5.69% |
| 2010 | 3,813 | 0 | 0% |