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Dunmore, PA

Founded 1783Lackawanna CountyElev. 1,001 m
Population
14,123
Median home
$186,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Dunmore

Dunmore is home to roughly 14,123 residents. Dunmore was founded in 1783 and sits in Lackawanna County. The median age is 40.3 and the median household income is $75,632. Homes carry a median value of $186,900, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.6%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,123
Median age
40.3
Median household income
$75,632
Per-capita income
$37,109
Poverty rate
11.4%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black1.5%
Asian4.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.6%
Sales & office23.5%
Service13%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$186,900
Median gross rent
$923/mo
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Median year built
1951
Households
6,002
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Dunmore has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dunmore JSHSHighGrades 7–12
Dunmore El CtrElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
Dunmore141
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% below national
Dunmore826
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dunmore Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

3 facilities in Dunmore report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

United Gilsonite Laboratories · Lackawanna CountyExide Techs Dunmore · Lackawanna CountyTrane Co · Lackawanna County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lackawanna County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dunmore is in Lackawanna County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dunmore was founded in 1783 and sits in Lackawanna County. Elevation ~1,001 m.

Map of Dunmore
Dunmore, PA
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Notable people from Dunmore
Joseph R. KopaczVic FangioHarry P. O'NeillOwen DoughertyTim RuddyJoe CantafioGertrude Jones HawkJoe MarcianoVic DelmoreCorey O'Brien
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Nearby cities
Scranton (3 mi)Wilkes-Barre (18 mi)Hazleton (37 mi)Easton (54 mi)Bethlehem (56 mi)Allentown (57 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Lackawanna County

Most-recorded names in Lackawanna County booking & incarceration records:

Adam Bennett (1)Akili White (1)Alamin Woods (1)Alphonso Lee (1)Amir Williams (1)Angel Gonzalez (1)Angelo Morales (1)Anthony Brown (1)Anthony Kinder (1)Anthony Morales (1)Anthony Ortiz (1)Antonio Ortiz (1)Aumont Edwards (1)Barry Lewis (1)Bradley Davis (1)Brandon Davis (1)Brandon Rosario (1)Brian Riffert (1)Brittany Wilson (1)Bryant Davis (1)Cameron Martinez (1)Carlos Burgos (1)Carlson Johnson (1)Charles Williams (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Common questions

Dunmore — frequently asked

What is the population of Dunmore, Pennsylvania?
Dunmore has a population of about 14,123, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dunmore?
The median home value in Dunmore is $186,900, and the median gross rent is $923/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dunmore safe? What is the crime rate?
Dunmore Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 141 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dunmore face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lackawanna County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Dunmore?
Dunmore has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dunmore?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Dunmore. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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