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County overview

Lackawanna County

Pennsylvania - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Lackawanna County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Lackawanna County

Population
215,672
Age 65+
20.0%
Median age
41.9
Owner-occupied
65.4%
With disability
16.0%
Median home value
$175,700
Median income
$63,739
Residents 65+
43,161
How Lackawanna County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+21.2%
% owner-occupied
+0.9%
% with disability
+24%
Median household income
-15.2%
Median home value
-37.7%
Median age
+8.8%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Top-rated contractors in Pennsylvania

Contractors serving Lackawanna County and the broader Pennsylvania region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in Lackawanna County

Lackawanna County is home to roughly 215,672 residents, of whom about 43,134 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 20.0%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 65.4% of homes in Lackawanna County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $175,700. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 16.0% of Lackawanna County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.