Lehman township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Lehman township has a 2024 population of 11,166. Lehman township is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,847 in 2020.
The average household income in Lehman township is $75,684 with a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median age in Lehman township is 47.5 years: 47.7 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lehman township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,247 | 57.29% |
| Black or African American | 2,502 | 22.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,246 | 11.43% |
| Other race | 813 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| 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 | 4,198 | 2.59 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 2,141 | 3.29 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 1,289 | 1.11 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 581 | 2.86 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 187 | 3.86 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 663 | 8.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,063 | 13.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 989 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 926 | 11.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,334 | 28.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 228 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 1,876 | 23.22% |
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 | 4,232 | 3,995 | 1,205 |
| Hispanic | 1,915 | 1,640 | 211 |
| Black | 1,772 | 1,356 | 406 |
| 2+ Races | 637 | 637 | 95 |
| Other Race | 533 | 395 | 30 |
| Asian | 94 | 80 | 21 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,228 | $79,565 | $67,212 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,708 | $77,807 | $17,763 |
| High School Graduate | $34,817 | $56,480 | $32,737 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,214 | $40,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,720 | $58,028 | $30,343 |
| Some College | $29,321 | $45,417 | $26,280 |
$38,720
Average Earnings
$58,028
Average Male
$30,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.16% of Lehman township residents speak only English, while 28.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,092 | 576 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 2,915 | 553 | 18.97% |
| Black | 2,500 | 450 | 18% |
| Multiple | 1,246 | 270 | 21.67% |
| Other | 813 | 118 | 14.51% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
16.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.65%
Male Poverty Rate
18.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lehman township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lehman township is White, with 11.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.6% |
| Some College | 11.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.16% |
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
| Male Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,548 | $81,152 |
| Households | $67,008 | $75,684 |
| Married Families | $91,519 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,772 | $55,985 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
694
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
168
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 246 |
| 75+ | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 9.1% |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 18.07% |
| Black | 103 | 5.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
20.58%
Born in Lehman township
84.13%
Native Born
15.87%
Foreign Born
6.26%
Non Citizen
9.61%
Naturalized
84.13% of Lehman township residents were born in the United States, with 20.58% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.26% 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 | 11,361 | 39 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 11,322 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 11,283 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 11,244 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 11,205 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 11,166 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 11,127 | 39 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 11,088 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 11,086 | 239 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 10,847 | 632 | 6.19% |
| 2019 | 10,215 | -26 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 10,241 | 53 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 10,188 | 66 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 10,122 | -82 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,204 | -68 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 10,272 | -89 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 10,361 | -53 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 10,414 | -156 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 10,570 | -76 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,646 | 0 | 0% |