Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lackawanna, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,753

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.7%13,171

Black

15.2%3,006

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%2,305

Two or More

4.4%862

Asian

1.6%319

Other

0.3%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%840

High School Diploma

28.6%3,815

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%619

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%2,044

Associate's Degree

11.4%1,517

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%1,849

Master's Degree

5.7%760

Professional Degree

0.3%39

Doctorate

0.2%22

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,700

Median Renti

$872

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.2%4,712

Renter-Occupied

43.8%3,672

Total Units

9,321

Homeownership

56.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.9%610

$50K–$100K

18.7%880

$100K–$150K

22.8%1,074

$150K–$200K

23.8%1,123

$200K–$300K

16.4%775

$300K–$500K

2.6%124

$500K–$1M

2.7%126

Rent Distribution

Under $500

646

$500–$750

468

$750–$1,000

1,155

$1,000–$1,250

924

$1,250–$1,500

201

$1,500–$2,000

121

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%49

2010–2019

1.6%150

2000–2009

1.7%162

1990–1999

5.5%511

1980–1989

3.6%337

1970–1979

7.4%693

1960–1969

15.9%1,481

1950–1959

21.3%1,982

1940–1949

11.6%1,080

1939 or earlier

30.9%2,876

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%7,435

Electricity

7.3%608

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%149

Other

1.1%95

No Fuel

0.7%59

Fuel Oil

0.5%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,110

Mean Household Incomei

$61,687

Per Capita Incomei

$26,611

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

8,550

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%636

$10K–$15K

8.4%703

$15K–$20K

2.4%201

$20K–$25K

5.8%483

$25K–$30K

6.7%562

$30K–$35K

4.6%388

$35K–$40K

2.7%228

$40K–$45K

5.3%444

$45K–$50K

4.2%352

$50K–$60K

10.1%849

$60K–$75K

11.5%967

$75K–$100K

11.6%971

$100K–$125K

9.1%759

$125K–$150K

4.6%383

$150K–$200K

4.2%352

$200K+

1.3%106

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

945

Residentsi

1,494

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing490 homes96% occupied$416/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers341 homes76% occupied$423/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab65 homes95% occupied$320/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

202/PRAC49 homes97% occupied$351/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,110/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

78.4%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

14.3%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

67.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.7% of subsidized households are minority

33.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,7018.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Germany

Canada

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,722

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,962

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

782(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured

Lackawanna, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026