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Lackawanna County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lackawanna County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 216,502
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 88,263
- Median household income
- $66,223
- +25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $201,800
- Jobs located here
- 97,186
- Highest market score
- 71
- Property management, #124 of 910 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 216,502 people live in Lackawanna County, in 88,263 households. Population estimates show Lackawanna County grew 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lackawanna County is $66,223 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lackawanna County spend the most on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lackawanna County are for property management companies (71), real estate agents and brokers (70) and mortgage brokers and lenders (69). Lackawanna County ranks #124 of 910 scored counties for property management companies.
Lackawanna County is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre metro area. For its number of households, Lackawanna County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lackawanna County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lackawanna County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property management | 71 | #124 of 910 | 11 | 1.2 | Index only | 242 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #215 of 2,176 | 134 | 15.2 | Index only | 202 | 35 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 69 | #127 of 887 | 18 | 2.0 | Index only | 211 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #286 of 1,707 | 37 | 4.2 | $6.8M | 144 | 72 |
| Real estate | 63 | #456 of 2,229 | 170 | 19.3 | Index only | 201 | 89 |
| Pest control | 62 | #187 of 699 | 5 | 0.6 | $20.7M | 203 | 6 |
| Dry cleaners | 58 | #180 of 507 | 11 | 1.2 | $16.6M | 106 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #699 of 2,057 | 99 | 11.2 | $2.6M | 105 | 140 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #820 of 2,070 | 68 | 7.7 | $8.2M | 89 | 34 |
| House cleaning | 55 | #313 of 847 | 14 | 1.6 | $7.4M | 116 | 32 |
| Roofing and gutters | 55 | #480 of 1,177 | 32 | 3.6 | $7.9M | 93 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #882 of 2,063 | 69 | 7.8 | $4.6M | 124 | 46 |
| Convenience stores | 50 | #1,118 of 2,261 | 86 | 9.7 | $6.5M | 83 | 47 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,205 of 2,402 | 191 | 21.6 | $2.9M | 87 | 81 |
| Pet stores | 49 | #497 of 974 | 12 | 1.4 | $4.3M | 94 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 49 | #889 of 1,771 | 60 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 103 | 105 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #924 of 1,769 | 80 | 9.1 | $1M | 115 | 16 |
| Barbershops | 48 | #752 of 1,356 | 44 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 97 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | 47 | #219 of 415 | 7 | 0.8 | Index only | 80 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #786 of 1,493 | 41 | 4.6 | $2.5M | 86 | 67 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #798 of 1,328 | 43 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 112 | 20 |
| Electricians | 45 | #712 of 1,160 | 30 | 3.4 | $8.4M | 70 | 53 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,098 of 1,792 | 65 | 7.4 | $1M | 80 | 24 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,374 of 2,087 | 181 | 20.5 | $1M | 79 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,478 of 2,210 | 252 | 28.6 | $723K | 82 | 73 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #985 of 1,422 | 47 | 5.3 | $2.1M | 86 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,100 of 1,611 | 58 | 6.6 | $740K | 74 | 64 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 39 | #340 of 479 | 5 | 0.6 | $13.9M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 39 | #1,530 of 2,222 | 129 | 14.6 | $2.5M | 80 | 176 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 37 | #601 of 777 | 23 | 2.6 | $2.9M | 72 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 37 | #1,095 of 1,490 | 52 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 78 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 37 | #1,222 of 1,656 | 52 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 105 | 197 |
| Veterinarians | 36 | #1,065 of 1,485 | 27 | 3.1 | $1.9M | 70 | 23 |
| Car washes and detailing | 36 | #1,087 of 1,451 | 38 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 73 | 12 |
| Laundromats | 35 | #563 of 785 | 24 | 2.7 | $7.6M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,052 of 1,334 | 62 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 54 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,794 of 2,358 | 111 | 12.6 | $1.5M | 62 | 87 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #1,138 of 1,472 | 64 | 7.3 | $227K | 33 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,682 of 2,088 | 150 | 17.0 | $450K | 68 | 40 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,783 of 2,200 | 91 | 10.3 | $561K | 64 | 42 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,155 of 1,461 | 41 | 4.6 | $1.2M | 49 | 14 |
| Pizza | 32 | #1,737 of 2,090 | 118 | 13.4 | $2.7M | 53 | 176 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,071 of 1,302 | 43 | 4.9 | $2.3M | 72 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,597 of 1,889 | 120 | 13.6 | $2.6M | 64 | 52 |
| Insurance agencies | 28 | #1,878 of 2,272 | 137 | 15.5 | $941K | 75 | 75 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,105 of 2,405 | 1,089 | 123.4 | $290K | 78 | 440 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,112 of 2,405 | 556 | 63.0 | $569K | 86 | 216 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,179 of 2,385 | 437 | 49.5 | $184K | 87 | 126 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #1,743 of 1,886 | 118 | 13.4 | $821K | 83 | 83 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #2,151 of 2,339 | 264 | 29.9 | $305K | 71 | 85 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,245 of 2,394 | 791 | 89.6 | $122K | 80 | 362 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 20 | #1,252 of 1,327 | 36 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 63 | 32 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,298 of 2,378 | 258 | 29.2 | $269K | 61 | 114 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,325 of 2,401 | 408 | 46.2 | $170K | 63 | 155 |
| Tire shops | 16 | #1,448 of 1,530 | 60 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 46 | 25 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.3 | $32.3M | 131 | 6 |
Household spending in Lackawanna County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $69.5M | $788 | 82 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $164.2M | $1,860 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $316.3M | $3,584 | 88 |
| Groceries | $560.8M | $6,354 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $80.6M | $913 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $42.9M | $487 | 84 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $67.5M | $765 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $96.8M | $1,097 | 85 |
| Pets | $51.1M | $579 | 64 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $182.1M | $2,064 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $128.9M | $1,461 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $252.6M | $2,862 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $103.6M | $1,174 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.5B | $16,753 | 101 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lackawanna County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 216,502+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 88,263
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 459 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 471
- Median household income
- $66,223+25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,204
- Median home value
- $201,800
- Jobs located here
- 97,186
- Daytime population
- 217,834Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lackawanna County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Lackawanna County at 216,502 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 88,263 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lackawanna County, PA spend?
Households in Lackawanna County spend about $1.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $560.8M on groceries and $316.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lackawanna County runs highest on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lackawanna County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Lackawanna County, property management companies (71), real estate agents and brokers (70) and mortgage brokers and lenders (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For property management companies, that ranks #124 of 910 scored counties.
How does Lackawanna County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lackawanna County is $66,223, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $201,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Lackawanna County, each ranked against other counties.
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