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South Abington township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.111
State:
Pennsylvania

South Abington township is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. South Abington township has a 2026 population of 9,721. South Abington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,542 in 2020.

The median household income in South Abington township is $113,615 with a poverty rate of 2.88%. The median age in South Abington township is 38.5 years: 35.5 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.2 males.

9.7K
Total Population
1,067
Density (mi²)
49 0.51%
Growth

South Abington township Population

South Abington township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,721490.51%
20259,672490.51%
20249,623490.51%
20239,574230.24%
20229,551140.15%
20219,537-5-0.05%
20209,542-16-0.17%
20198,766-99-1.12%
20188,865260.29%
20178,839-9-0.1%
20168,848-16-0.18%
20158,864-57-0.64%
20148,92150.06%
20138,916-14-0.16%
20128,930-50-0.56%
20118,980-93-1.03%
20108,987100.11%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 35.5 years

South Abington township Adults

There are 7,213 adults, (2,005 of whom are seniors) in South Abington township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,904 (51.2%)
Male: 4,668 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Abington township includes 87.69% White, 5.9% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,39487.69%
Asian5655.9%
Two or more races4704.91%
Other race810.85%
Black or African American620.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1411.47%
Two or more races1241.3%
Other race150.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,25386.22%
Asian5655.9%
Two or more races3463.61%
Other race660.69%
Black or African American620.65%

South Abington township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Abington township 's average per capita income is $67,326. Household income levels show a median of $113,615. The poverty rate stands at 2.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$158,000-
Families$147,058$164,751
Households$113,615$133,987
Non Families$60,444$82,485

$67,326

Average Income

$113,615

Median Household Income

2.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)