South Abington township is located in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. South Abington township has a 2024 population of 9,639. South Abington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,543 in 2020.
The average household income in South Abington township is $133,262 with a poverty rate of 2.99%. The median age in South Abington township is 38.9 years: 35.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Abington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,461 | 89.08% |
| Asian | 700 | 7.37% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,344 | 2.67 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 1,936 | 3.45 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 1,136 | 1.16 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 203 | 3.78 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Male | 69 | 2.3 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 1.54% |
| Associates Degree | 588 | 9.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,961 | 31.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,795 | 28.7% |
| High School Graduate | 878 | 14.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 0.46% |
| Some College | 907 | 14.5% |
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 | 5,492 | 5,383 | 3,241 |
| Asian | 495 | 479 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 122 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 110 | 41 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 35 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,198 | $75,521 | $39,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,612 | $99,594 | $82,679 |
| High School Graduate | $56,635 | $61,827 | $31,779 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,045 | $80,777 | $59,954 |
| Some College | $57,335 | $58,505 | $46,645 |
$70,045
Average Earnings
$80,777
Average Male
$59,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.69% of South Abington township residents speak only English, while 12.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,836 | 266 | 3.39% |
| Multiple | 204 | 1 | 0.49% |
2.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.52%
Male Poverty Rate
4.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Abington township is White, with 3.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Abington township is Multiple, with 0.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.97% |
| Some College | 1.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.77% |
| Male Employed | 0.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,448 | $155,987 |
| Households | $118,000 | $133,262 |
| Married Families | $149,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,103 | $89,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
327
Number of Veterans
292
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| World War II | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 4.76% |
| Black | 33 | 32.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
65.48%
Born in South Abington township
89.47%
Native Born
10.53%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
6.56%
Naturalized
89.47% of South Abington township residents were born in the United States, with 65.48% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.97% 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 | 9,859 | 44 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 9,815 | 44 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 9,771 | 44 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 9,727 | 44 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 9,683 | 44 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 9,639 | 44 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 9,595 | 44 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 9,551 | 14 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 9,537 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 9,543 | 777 | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 8,766 | -99 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 8,865 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 8,839 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,848 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 8,864 | -57 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 8,921 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 8,916 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 8,930 | -50 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 8,980 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 8,987 | 0 | 0% |