Lackawanna, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lackawanna, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
17,751
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
25.4%
Median Home
$99,400
Median Income
$39,984
Median Rent
$713
Lackawanna SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Lackawanna, NY Crime Report
447
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,529.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.81%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lackawanna / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 447 | 2,529.1 | 1,774.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 100 | 565.8 | 363.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 50.9 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 82 | 464.0 | 240.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 347 | 1,963.3 | 1,410.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 69 | 390.4 | 165.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 241 | 1,363.6 | 1,143.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 209.3 | 101.7 | 246.0 |
Lackawanna, NY Cost Of Living
82
Lackawanna's Overall Cost Of Living
Lackawanna's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lackawanna | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
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Map Of Lackawanna, NY
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Population over time in Lackawanna
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,751 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 17,859 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 18,012 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 17,992 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,019 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 18,037 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 18,069 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,116 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,172 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 18,239 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lackawanna
| Race | Lackawanna | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.9% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lackawanna
| Gender | Lackawanna | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lackawanna for adults over 25
| Education | Lackawanna | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lackawanna, New York
| Income | Lackawanna | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
