18508 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18508, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18508 is a zip code in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, which covers Dickson City and Scranton, with a total population of 11,292 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18508 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18508.

The estimated population of people living in 18508 is 11,292, with a median age of 39.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18508 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,292
 -8.7% -12.53%
2020
12,368
 -1.89% -
2019
12,606
 -4.37% -
2018
13,182
+2.11%
-
2017
12,909
 - -

Population of 18508 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18508 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.3%
72.9%
 +1.92%
Black/African American
4.9%
3.1%
 +58.06%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
16.6%
18.7%
 -11.23%
Asian
1.5%
2.8%
 -46.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.7%
 +47.06%
Other
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18508 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18508 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18508 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18508 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.4 +5.91% 38.6 +4.61% 40.9 +9.36%
2020 37.2 -2.87% 36.9 -3.15% 37.4 -3.61%
2019 38.3 +3.51% 38.1 +5.25% 38.8 +3.47%
2018 37 +1.37% 36.2 +2.84% 37.5 -0.27%
2017 36.5 - 35.2 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 18508 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18508 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 812 -24.4% 963 -37.38% 622 623
10 to 19 807 -36.73% 891 -6% 539 818
20 to 29 1,048 -21.14% 786 -0.48% 817 778
30 to 39 775 +11.81% 923 -31.5% 850 644
40 to 49 717 -2.48% 719 +2.64% 695 733
50 to 59 809 -10.17% 706 -24.62% 693 546
60 to 69 617 +18.61% 690 +4.52% 732 715
70+ 532 -0.76% 1,114 -13.34% 523 964

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18508 zip code is $41,461.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18508.

  • Under 25
    $26,436.00
  • 25 to 44
    $37,487.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,273.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,818.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18508 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18508, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18508 is currently $51,599.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.57% of households in 18508 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18508 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18508 is $22,829.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18508 by the total population of 18508.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18508 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18508 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18508 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18508 zip over the age of 16 is 9,243.

Of those people, a total of 55.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18508 is 52.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18508 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 553 22.20% 61.00%
20 to 24 years 872 71.40% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 723 69.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 863 89.50% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 1,308 75.50% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,442 64.70% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 548 72.30% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 597 61.30% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,397 25.80% 2.20%
75 years and over 940 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18508. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,115 54.30% 4.80%
Black or African American 393 65.10% 0.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 106 62.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 161 69.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 468 56.00% 20.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,239 59.20% 13.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,264 54.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18508 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18508 is 4,833, with median earnings of $29,805.00.

Women in 18508 are earning approximately 92.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,833 $29,805.00
Male 2,596 $30,703.00
Female 2,237 $28,483.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18508 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 184 $35,114.00
Business and Financial 129 $50,777.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $19,487.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $48,472.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 123 $50,074.00
Legal 57 $50,043.00
Educational and Library 228 $50,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $29,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $63,333.00
Healthcare Support 423 $27,463.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $32,011.00
Law Enforcement 81 $73,472.00
Food Preparation and Serving 445 $21,817.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 358 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $24,323.00
Sales 432 $23,841.00
Office and Administrative Support 587 $34,191.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 282 $35,455.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 198 $38,556.00
Production 266 $28,993.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $39,100.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18508 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18508.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 137 $35,625.00 47 $29,531.00
Business and Financial 94 $42,031.00 35 $54,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 54 $19,231.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $48,472.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 101 $49,896.00
Legal 0 $0.00 57 $50,043.00
Educational and Library 53 $52,546.00 175 $50,469.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 225 $64,583.00
Healthcare Support 125 $17,083.00 298 $31,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $32,011.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $73,472.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 231 $25,450.00 214 $20,043.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 248 $13,833.00 110 $20,000.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 96 $23,854.00
Sales 207 $25,137.00 225 $16,566.00
Office and Administrative Support 239 $31,806.00 348 $35,380.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $44,688.00 81 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 198 $38,556.00 0 $0.00
Production 209 $29,614.00 57 $27,102.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $39,100.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,771 households in 18508, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,825 families living in the 18508 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18508:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,415 431 979 1,946
Average Household Size 3.31 2.59 2.87 1.12
Total Families 1,415 431 979 0
Average Household Size 3.27 2.31 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 2,825 families living in 18508, 22.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18508:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,382 housing units in 18508.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,771 88.65%
Vacant 611 11.35%

45.56% of the total 5,382 housing units in 18508 are rental units. This is approximately 2,452 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,225 are occupied by the owner - or 41.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18508 is $870.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18508 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    306
  • $500 to $999
    1,246
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    822
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    65
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18508 is $99,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18508 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    890
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    774
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    212
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    79
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18508. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18508 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,437
  • 1940 to 1949
    560
  • 1950 to 1959
    633
  • 1960 to 1969
    479
  • 1970 to 1979
    514
  • 1980 to 1989
    305
  • 1990 to 1999
    251
  • 2000 to 2009
    76
  • 2010 to 2013
    127
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18508 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    855
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,395
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,107
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    414

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18508 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18508 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18508.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    184
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    524
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,213
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    829
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    472
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    328
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    78
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    138
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    109
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

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