Lackawanna is home to roughly 19,779 residents. Lackawanna sits in Erie County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $48,185. Homes carry a median value of $126,500, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.1%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Lackawanna — frequently asked
What is the population of Lackawanna, New York?
Lackawanna has a population of about 19,779, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lackawanna?
The median home value in Lackawanna is $126,500, and the median gross rent is $823/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lackawanna safe? What is the crime rate?
Lackawanna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 367 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lackawanna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Erie County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, ice storm.
How many schools are in Lackawanna?
Lackawanna has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lackawanna?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Lackawanna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.