Lock Haven, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
37,824
1.88% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.7
0.761% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.9%
10.3% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$53,792
5.18% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$151,900
4.26% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
17,590
0.773% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Lock Haven, PA had a population of 37.8k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $53,792. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lock Haven, PA declined from 38,549 to 37,824, a −1.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,145 to $53,792, a 5.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lock Haven, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.74%), and White (Hispanic) (0.724%).

None of the households in Lock Haven, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Lock Haven, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lock Haven, PA are Lock Haven University (731 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lock Haven, PA was $151,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Lock Haven, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lock Haven, PA was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Looking northwest from Hyner View State Park, Clinton County.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lock Haven, PA is home to a population of 37.8k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.49% of Lock Haven, PA residents were born outside of the country (563 people).

In 2021, there were 68.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.8k people) in Lock Haven, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 525 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 443 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Lock Haven, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lock Haven, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lock Haven, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.8k ± 61
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    525 ± 152
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    443 ± 137
1.71%
Hispanic Population
645 people

In 2021, there were 68.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.8k people) in Lock Haven, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 525 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 443 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.71% of the people in Lock Haven, PA are hispanic (645 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lock Haven, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.49%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
563 people
1.28%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
495 people

As of 2021, 1.49% of Lock Haven, PA residents (563 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lock Haven, PA was 1.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    788 ± 118
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    482 ± 121
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    323 ± 89

Lock Haven, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lock Haven, PA employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in Lock Haven, PA are Manufacturing (2,745 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,628 people), and Retail Trade (1,958 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,724), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,411), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,811).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.6k
2021 Value
± 754
−0.773%
1 Year decline
± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lock Haven, PA declined at a rate of −0.773%, from 17.7k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lock Haven, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,037 people), Management Occupations (1,499 people), and Production Occupations (1,377 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lock Haven, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.6k
2021 Value
± 754
−0.773%
1 Year decline
± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lock Haven, PA declined at a rate of −0.773%, from 17.7k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lock Haven, PA, are Manufacturing (2,745 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,628 people), and Retail Trade (1,958 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lock Haven, PA, though some of these residents may live in Lock Haven, 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

$41,521
Median earning men ± $1,826
$29,036
Median earning women ± $1,869

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,485), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,833), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,199).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($40,669), Wholesale Trade ($40,313), and Public Administration ($40,046).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 229
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 196
    Manufacturing
  3. 154
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $552k
    Manufacturing
  2. $87.7k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $57.5k
    Retail Trade

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Lock Haven, PA awarded 731 degrees. The student population of Lock Haven, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,092 male students and 1,828 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lock Haven, PA are White (621 and 85.5%), followed by Black or African American (39 and 5.37%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 3.31%), and Two or More Races (16 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Lock Haven, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lock Haven University (731 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lock Haven, PA are Registered Nursing (112 and 15.3%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (84 and 11.5%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (67 and 9.17%).

The median tuition cost in Lock Haven, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $17,290 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Lock Haven, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,920 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,920 students enrolled in Lock Haven, PA, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,496 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 48 degree-majors awarded
  2. 77 degree-majors awarded
  3. 60 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lock Haven, PA was Registered Nursing with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lock Haven, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
731 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lock Haven University with 731 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 262 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lock Haven, PA, which is 0.559 times less than the 469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 621 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 39 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,162) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,803) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

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The median property value in Lock Haven, PA was $151,900 in 2021, which is 0.62 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,700 to $151,900, a 4.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Lock Haven, PA is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lock Haven, PA have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lock Haven, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lock Haven, PA is $53,792. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Lock Haven, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $109,969, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $99,361 and $99,302.

Property

$151,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,706
$10,248
Median Property Taxes
±$484

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 Lock Haven, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

70.1%
Homeownership
2021
59.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Lock Haven, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lock Haven, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $109,969, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $99,361 and $99,302.

The following map shows all of the counties in Lock Haven, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$53,792
Median Household Income
± $2,297
14.6k
Number of Households
± 637

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Lock Haven, PA grew to $53,792 from the previous year's value of $51,145.

The following chart displays the households in Lock Haven, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lock Haven, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.5%)
  2. Carpooled (11.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2021, 76.5% of workers in Lock Haven, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lock Haven, PA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Lock Haven, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lock Haven, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lock Haven, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lock Haven, PA (5.02k out of 36.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lock Haven, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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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90.3% of the population of Lock Haven, PA has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

9.74%
Uninsured
44.5%
Employer Coverage
16.1%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
1.72%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lock Haven, PA grew by 5.31% from 9.25% to 9.74%.

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

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