Lackawanna County's 2026 population is estimated at 216,586, reflecting a 0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lackawanna County is the 17th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 214,523 and has grown 0.96% since 2010.
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 171,933 adults, (44,410 of whom are seniors) in Lackawanna County.
Female: 109,885 (50.8%)
Male: 106,261 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Lackawanna County includes 81.27% White, 4.06% other race, 3.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175,665 | 81.27% |
| Two or more races | 18,185 | 8.41% |
| Other race | 8,784 | 4.06% |
| Black or African American | 6,807 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 6,465 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.03% |
Lackawanna County 's average per capita income is $48,724. Household income levels show a median of $66,223. The poverty rate stands at 14.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,567 | $129,153 |
| Families | $88,208 | $109,294 |
| Households | $66,223 | $89,204 |
| Non Families | $39,352 | $54,347 |
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