Lackawanna, New York Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Lackawanna?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Lackawanna is 19,803. Lackawanna, New York is the 1,887th largest city in the US.

Lackawanna Geography [top]

What county is Lackawanna, New York in?

Lackawanna is located entirely in Erie County.

What is the size of Lackawanna, New York in square miles?

Lackawanna has an area of 6.6 square miles.

Lackawanna Population Facts [top]

What was the peak population of Lackawanna?

The peak population of Lackawanna was in 1990, when its population was 20,520. In 1990, Lackawanna was the 1,342nd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 1,887th largest city in the US. Lackawanna is currently 3.5% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Lackawanna growing?

Lackawanna has grown 4.0% since the 2000. Lackawanna, New York's growth is below average. 65% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the population density of Lackawanna, New York?

Lackawanna has a population density of 2,760.8 people per square mile.

Lackawanna Demographics [top]

What is the voting age population of Lackawanna, New York?

The total voting age population of Lackawanna, New York, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 13,059. The voting age population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 16.5% of the residents of Lackawanna are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Lackawanna, New York?

The racial demographics of Lackawanna are 79.2% White, 11.0% Black, 5.2% Two or more races, 3.6% Other, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Additionally, 9.1% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York residents are below the poverty line?

In Lackawanna, 22.6% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 36.3%. On a per-household basis, 19.3% of families are below the poverty line in Lackawanna.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 58.8% of Lackawanna residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Lackawanna, New York residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 82.0% of Lackawanna residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 16.3% have a bachelor's degree and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Lackawanna residents aged 5 and older, 20.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, 3.1% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.2% speak an Asian language.

Lackawanna Income & Labor Statistics [top]

What is the unemployment rate in Lackawanna, New York?

The unemployment rate in Lackawanna is 5.9%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York residents work for the government?

In Lackawanna, 13.4% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Lackawanna, New York?

The median household income in Lackawanna is $38,289.

Lackawanna Housing & Rent Statistics [top]

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Lackawanna, New York?

In Lackawanna, 54.0% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Lackawanna, New York?

Renters occupy 46.0% of housing units in Lackawanna.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Lackawanna, 36.2% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Lackawanna, New York housing units were built after 2000?

In Lackawanna, 2.4% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 200 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Lackawanna, New York?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Lackawanna is $656.

What percentage of households in Lackawanna, New York have broadband internet?

In Lackawanna, 70.2% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Lackawanna Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	19,803	1,887
2020	19,915	1,873
2019	17,720	2,025
2018	17,768	2,013
2017	17,934	1,990
2016	17,868	1,988
2015	17,965	1,973
2014	17,955	1,954
2013	17,970	1,944
2012	18,006	1,929
2011	18,068	1,912
2010	18,141	1,890
2000	19,026	1,654
1990	20,520	1,342