Glen Lyon, PA

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    2024 Population
    1,925
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.3
    12.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.8%
    10.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $48,333
    40.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $83,000
    1.54% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    887
    10.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Glen Lyon, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Glen Lyon, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Glen Lyon, PA was $83,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

    Most people in Glen Lyon, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Glen Lyon, PA was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesPennsylvaniaLuzerne County, PAScranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PAColumbia & Luzerne (West) Counties--Bloomsburg Town & Berwick Borough PUMA, PA

    Population & Diversity

    Glen Lyon, PA is home to a population of 1.93k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.66% of Glen Lyon, PA residents were born outside of the country (32 people).

    In 2024, there were 9.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.48k people) in Glen Lyon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 141 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Glen Lyon, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Glen Lyon, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glen Lyon, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.48k ± 388
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      152 ± 105
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      141 ± 168
    3.84%
    Hispanic Population
    74 people

    In 2024, there were 9.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.48k people) in Glen Lyon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 141 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.84% of the people in Glen Lyon, PA are hispanic (74 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Glen Lyon, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    32 people
    1.18%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    23 people

    As of 2024, 1.66% of Glen Lyon, PA residents (32 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glen Lyon, PA was 1.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      28 ± 33
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      8 ± 23

    Glen Lyon, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Glen Lyon, PA.

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    Health

    89.3% of the population of Glen Lyon, PA has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 6.74% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.7%
    Uninsured
    52.5%
    Employer Coverage
    17.9%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    6.74%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glen Lyon, PA declined by 3.32% from 11% to 10.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glen Lyon, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Glen Lyon, PA employs 887 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Glen Lyon, PA were Retail Trade (209 people), Manufacturing (160 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (150 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($62,404), Manufacturing ($59,871), and Retail Trade ($41,726).

    Employment

    Occupations

    887
    2024 Value
    ± 302
    10.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glen Lyon, PA grew at a rate of 10.6%, from 802 employees to 887 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glen Lyon, PA, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (184 people), Production Occupations (126 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glen Lyon, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    887
    2024 Value
    ± 302
    10.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glen Lyon, PA grew at a rate of 10.6%, from 802 employees to 887 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glen Lyon, PA, are Retail Trade (209 people), Manufacturing (160 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glen Lyon, PA, though some of these residents may live in Glen Lyon, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $70,276
    Median earning men ± $12,902
    $33,720
    Median earning women ± $2,807

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($70,308), Retail Trade ($68,024), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,969).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,574) and Retail Trade ($12,143).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Glen Lyon, PA was $83,000 in 2024, which is 0.249 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $84,300 to $83,000, a 1.54% decrease. The homeownership rate in Glen Lyon, PA is 62.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Glen Lyon, PA have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glen Lyon, PA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $83,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,109
    $551
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$204

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glen Lyon, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glen Lyon, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    56.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.5% of the housing units in Glen Lyon, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $48,333
    Median Household Income
    ± $23,356
    882
    Number of Households
    ± 261

    In 2024, the median household income of the 882 households in Glen Lyon, PA grew to $48,333 from the previous year's value of $34,416.

    The following chart displays the households in Glen Lyon, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Glen Lyon, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
    2. Carpooled (8.73%)
    3. Public Transit (5.86%)

    In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Glen Lyon, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.73%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.86%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Glen Lyon, PA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Glen Lyon, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Glen Lyon, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Glen Lyon, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glen Lyon, PA have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glen Lyon, PA (253 out of 1.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glen Lyon, PA is White, followed by Black and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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