18510 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18510, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18510 is a zip code in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, which covers Dunmore and Scranton, with a total population of 13,310 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 18510 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18510.

The estimated population of people living in 18510 is 13,310, with a median age of 28.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18510 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,310
 -1.66% -6.41%
2020
13,534
+1.19%
-
2019
13,375
 -0.51% -
2018
13,443
 -5.47% -
2017
14,221
 - -

Population of 18510 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18510 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
66.8%
68.9%
 -3.05%
Black/African American
7%
6.3%
 +11.11%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
11.7%
8.9%
 +31.46%
Asian
10.7%
12.7%
 -15.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
3.2%
 -6.25%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18510 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 18510 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18510 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18510 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.7 -5.59% 29.7 -3.57% 27.8 -7.33%
2020 30.4 +5.56% 30.8 +6.94% 30 +3.81%
2019 28.8 +0.7% 28.8 +0.7% 28.9 +1.05%
2018 28.6 +0.7% 28.6 +1.78% 28.6 -1.72%
2017 28.4 - 28.1 - 29.1 -

The median age of the 18510 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 18510 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 9 745 -19.18% 648 -7.28% 611 586
10 to 19 1,244 +2% 1,336 +1.65% 1,259 1,354
20 to 29 1,665 -14.73% 1,714 -6.9% 1,396 1,593
30 to 39 631 -1.91% 654 -16.4% 614 550
40 to 49 693 -21.9% 555 +7.56% 542 598
50 to 59 762 -28.74% 743 -7.91% 565 642
60 to 69 698 +37.53% 858 -47.93% 962 513
70+ 456 +21.76% 819 +18.05% 548 977

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18510 zip code is $43,019.00.

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 18510.

  • Under 25
    $19,877.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,578.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,335.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,491.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18510 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 18510, 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 18510 is currently $60,164.00.

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.

3.26% of households in 18510 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 18510 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18510 is $22,908.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18510 by the total population of 18510.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18510 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18510 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
    13.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18510 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18510 zip over the age of 16 is 11,588.

Of those people, a total of 53.20% 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 18510 is 51.20%.

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 18510 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,088 30.50% 3.00%
20 to 24 years 2,282 53.40% 3.70%
25 to 29 years 707 84.00% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 632 82.10% 6.60%
35 to 44 years 1,096 82.00% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 1,110 84.50% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 673 64.50% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 872 68.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,260 23.30% 2.40%
75 years and over 868 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18510. 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 8,620 48.70% 2.70%
Black or African American 725 51.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,174 67.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 85 77.60% 100.00%
Other 331 68.90% 3.90%
Two or more races 653 77.80% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,190 70.60% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,127 48.00% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18510 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 18510 is 5,933, with median earnings of $27,528.00.

Women in 18510 are earning approximately 68.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,933 $27,528.00
Male 2,878 $33,255.00
Female 3,055 $22,756.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18510 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 540 $58,359.00
Business and Financial 162 $37,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 154 $39,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $57,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $93,341.00
Community and Social Service 111 $24,792.00
Legal 65 $58,352.00
Educational and Library 407 $28,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $19,028.00
Healthcare Practitioners 519 $51,250.00
Healthcare Support 284 $17,100.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 101 $9,107.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 424 $14,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $33,288.00
Personal Care and Service 254 $7,500.00
Sales 419 $13,160.00
Office and Administrative Support 689 $20,521.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $33,269.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $61,607.00
Production 272 $27,955.00
Transportation and Material Moving 209 $46,205.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18510 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 18510.

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 394 $58,902.00 146 $41,528.00
Business and Financial 89 $35,398.00 73 $56,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $39,375.00 23 $48,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $56,875.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $23,854.00 72 $0.00
Community and Social Service 62 $11,389.00 49 $56,369.00
Legal 24 $141,667.00 41 $57,670.00
Educational and Library 60 $51,500.00 347 $19,952.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $43,854.00 90 $9,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $59,049.00 394 $50,246.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 275 $17,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $9,881.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 253 $8,092.00 171 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $33,996.00 47 $20,893.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $4,545.00 200 $11,250.00
Sales 228 $15,455.00 191 $4,943.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $30,536.00 554 $14,432.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 37 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $33,269.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $61,607.00 0 $0.00
Production 151 $37,583.00 121 $19,821.00
Transportation and Material Moving 192 $46,964.00 17 $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 4,822 households in 18510, 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 2,299 families living in the 18510 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 18510:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,571 174 554 2,523
Average Household Size 3.3 3.69 3.06 1.33
Total Families 1,571 174 554 0
Average Household Size 3.27 2.9 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 2,299 families living in 18510, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18510:

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 5,751 housing units in 18510.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,822 83.85%
Vacant 929 16.15%

48.32% of the total 5,751 housing units in 18510 are rental units. This is approximately 2,779 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,903 are occupied by the owner - or 33.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18510 is $869.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18510 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
    140
  • Less than $500
    344
  • $500 to $999
    1,488
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    665
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    163
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    55
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    64

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18510 is $147,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18510 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    46
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    360
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    561
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    598
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    261
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    50
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18510. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18510 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,310
  • 1940 to 1949
    462
  • 1950 to 1959
    355
  • 1960 to 1969
    450
  • 1970 to 1979
    590
  • 1980 to 1989
    280
  • 1990 to 1999
    203
  • 2000 to 2009
    67
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 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 18510 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    737
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,142
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,389
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    554

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18510 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18510 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18510.

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
    146
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    833
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,573
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    899
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    678
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    257
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    575
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    34
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    79
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    108
  • 90 or more minutes
    217

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18510 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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