Laflin borough, PA

Laflin borough Overview

1,427
TOTAL POPULATION
712
MALE POPULATION
715
FEMALE POPULATION
99.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,070
PER CAPITA INCOME
$119,063
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,286
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
771
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Laflin borough

The most populous races in Laflin borough are White / Caucasian (1,377 | 96.5%), Two or more Races (28 | 2.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 | 1.8%).
Race in Laflin borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.5%
Black / African American141.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino261.8%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,37796.5%
Two or more Races282.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,427100.0%

Ancestry in Laflin borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Laflin borough are Irish (389 | 27.3%), Polish (384 | 26.9%), Italian (362 | 25.4%), German (112 | 7.9%), and English (106 | 7.4%), together accounting for 94.8% of all Laflin borough residents.
Ancestry in Laflin borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
American151.1%
Arab90.6%
Brazilian70.5%
Burmese50.4%
Dominican161.1%
Dutch20.1%
Eastern European60.4%
English1067.4%
European241.7%
French90.6%
German1127.9%
Haitian10.1%
Irish38927.3%
Italian36225.4%
Lebanese90.6%
Lithuanian402.8%
Mexican40.3%
Pennsylvania German130.9%
Polish38426.9%
Portuguese20.1%
Puerto Rican60.4%
Russian694.8%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Scottish50.4%
Slavic30.2%
Slovak473.3%
Swedish30.2%
Syrian30.2%
Thai40.3%
Ukrainian271.9%
Welsh392.7%
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Immigrants in Laflin borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Laflin borough came from Europe (12 | 0.8%), Asia (9 | 0.6%), Eastern Europe (9 | 0.6%), Latin America (8 | 0.6%), and Brazil (7 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Laflin borough residents.
Immigrants in Laflin borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia90.6%
Brazil70.5%
Caribbean10.1%
Eastern Asia30.2%
Eastern Europe90.6%
Europe120.8%
Haiti10.1%
India40.3%
Italy30.2%
Korea30.2%
Latin America80.6%
Poland60.4%
South America70.5%
South Central Asia40.3%
Southern Europe30.2%
Western Asia20.1%
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Sex and Age in Laflin borough

Sex and Age in Laflin borough

The most populous age groups in Laflin borough are 45 to 49 Years (65 | 9.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (102 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (8.7%)33 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years42 (5.9%)19 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years28 (3.9%)37 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years51 (7.2%)34 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years13 (1.8%)40 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years12 (1.7%)6 (0.8%)
30 to 34 Years22 (3.1%)25 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Years47 (6.6%)45 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years62 (8.7%)69 (9.7%)
45 to 49 Years65 (9.1%)54 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years49 (6.9%)55 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years64 (9.0%)33 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years28 (3.9%)54 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years47 (6.6%)102 (14.3%)
70 to 74 Years52 (7.3%)32 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years33 (4.6%)36 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years26 (3.6%)33 (4.6%)
85 Years and over9 (1.3%)8 (1.1%)
Total712 (100.0%)715 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Laflin borough

Median Family Size in Laflin borough

The median family size in Laflin borough is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (371 | 83.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (34 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Laflin borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple371 (83.0%)2.89
Single Male/Father34 (7.6%)2.59
Single Female/Mother42 (9.4%)2.60
Total Families447 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in Laflin borough

The median household size in Laflin borough is 2.49 persons per household, with married-couple households (371 | 65.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.89 persons per household. non-family households (123 | 21.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Laflin borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple371 (65.1%)2.89
Single Male/Father34 (6.0%)2.79
Single Female/Mother42 (7.4%)2.71
Non-family123 (21.6%)1.13
Total Households570 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Laflin borough

Out of a total of 570 households in Laflin borough, 447 (78.4%) are family households, while 123 (21.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 197, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 108.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Laflin borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-108 (19.0%)
2-Person Households197 (34.6%)15 (2.6%)
3-Person Households142 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households88 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households20 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total447 (78.4%)123 (21.6%)

Female Fertility in Laflin borough

Fertility by Age in Laflin borough

Average fertility rate in Laflin borough is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (20.0%)70.0
35 to 50 years20 (80.0%)104.0
Total25 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laflin borough

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laflin borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Laflin borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Laflin borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (48.0%)240.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (12.0%)30.0
Graduate Degree10 (40.0%)139.0
Total25 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laflin borough

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laflin borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Laflin borough

Income Overview in Laflin borough

Per Capita Income in Laflin borough is $49,070, while median incomes of families and households are $119,063 and $104,286 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,427$49,070
Median Family Income447$119,063
Mean Family Income447$137,675
Median Household Income570$104,286
Mean Household Income570$122,476
Income Deficit447$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,42717.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,42782.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4270.37

Earnings by Sex in Laflin borough

Average Earnings in Laflin borough are $60,625, $66,250 for men and $54,792 for women, a difference of 17.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Laflin borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male394 (49.6%)$66,250
Female401 (50.4%)$54,792
Total795 (100.0%)$60,625

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laflin borough

The most common earnings brackets in Laflin borough are $100,000+ for men (120 | 30.5%) and $100,000+ for women (64 | 16.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laflin borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (2.3%)8 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.8%)13 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (3.5%)21 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (3.8%)16 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.5%)19 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (2.3%)21 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.3%)14 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99921 (5.3%)7 (1.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (4.1%)30 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (4.1%)17 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (4.1%)5 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (0.5%)13 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99924 (6.1%)10 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99947 (11.9%)20 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99927 (6.9%)56 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (12.7%)60 (15.0%)
$100,000+120 (30.5%)64 (16.0%)
Total394 (100.0%)401 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough

Average earnings in Laflin borough are $68,988 for men and $65,486 for women, a difference of 5.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,857, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $51,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$91,964$13,438
High School Diploma$56,875$16,154
College or Associate's Degree$51,833$46,250
Bachelor's Degree$93,875$71,364
Graduate Degree$102,857$85,000
Total$68,988$65,486

Family Income in Laflin borough

Family Income Brackets in Laflin borough

According to the Laflin borough family income data, there are 141 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Laflin borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99981.8%
$25,000 to $34,99981.8%
$35,000 to $49,999163.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996614.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996213.9%
$100,000 to $149,99914131.5%
$150,000 to $199,9996815.2%
$200,000+7817.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laflin borough

4-person families (83 | 18.6%) account for the highest median family income in Laflin borough with $168,875 per family, while 3-person families (139 | 31.1%) have the highest median income of $44,583 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laflin borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families205 (45.9%)$88,281
3-Person Families139 (31.1%)$133,750
4-Person Families83 (18.6%)$168,875
5-Person Families20 (4.5%)$112,273
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total447 (100.0%)$119,063

Family Income by Number of Earners in Laflin borough

The median family income in Laflin borough is $119,063, with families comprising 3+ earners (64) having the highest median family income of $162,000, while families with no earners (58) have the lowest median family income of $64,167, accounting for 14.3% and 13.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Laflin borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners58 (13.0%)$64,167
1 Earner133 (29.7%)$93,438
2 Earners192 (42.9%)$132,361
3+ Earners64 (14.3%)$162,000
Total447 (100.0%)$119,063

Household Income in Laflin borough

Household Income Brackets in Laflin borough

With 148 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Laflin borough, accounting for 26.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Laflin borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000101.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999346.0%
$25,000 to $34,999234.0%
$35,000 to $49,999274.7%
$50,000 to $74,9999116.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998314.6%
$100,000 to $149,99914826.0%
$150,000 to $199,9996811.9%
$200,000+8615.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Laflin borough

The median household income in Laflin borough is $104,286, with the highest median household income of $138,636 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 222 households (39.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Laflin borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years128 (22.5%)$113,000
45 to 64 Years222 (39.0%)$138,636
65+ Years220 (38.6%)$71,731
Total570 (100.0%)$104,286

Poverty in Laflin borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laflin borough

With 2.8% poverty level for males and 1.4% for females among the residents of Laflin borough, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (12.0%) and 7 females (9.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years11 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.0%)3 (2.2%)
75 Years and over3 (4.4%)7 (9.1%)
Total20 (2.8%)10 (1.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laflin borough

According to the poverty statistics in Laflin borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (97.4%)48 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years34 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years107 (98.2%)114 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years112 (98.3%)109 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years81 (88.0%)87 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years98 (99.0%)131 (97.8%)
75 Years and over65 (95.6%)70 (90.9%)
Total692 (97.2%)705 (98.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laflin borough

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laflin borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laflin borough

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laflin borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laflin borough

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laflin borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Laflin borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Laflin borough

Among the 732 employed individuals in Laflin borough, private company employees (399 | 54.5%), not-for-profit organizations (137 | 18.7%), and local government employees (51 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Laflin borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39954.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)364.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)334.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations13718.7%
Local Government Employees517.0%
State Government Employees364.9%
Federal Government Employees385.2%
Unpaid Family Workers20.3%
Total732100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Laflin borough

According to the labor force statistics for Laflin borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,185), 65.1% or 771 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 36 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 98.2% or 219 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years29 (45.3%)10 (34.5%)
20 to 24 Years48 (90.6%)3 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years15 (83.3%)5 (33.3%)
30 to 34 Years40 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years194 (87.0%)8 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years219 (98.2%)3 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years68 (70.1%)2 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years59 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (27.9%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over34 (23.4%)2 (5.9%)
Total771 (65.1%)36 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough

According to labor force statistics for Laflin borough, 86.2% of individuals (595) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (690) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.0% or 333 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School18 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma101 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree143 (87.7%)15 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher333 (90.0%)6 (1.5%)
Total595 (86.2%)21 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laflin borough are Health Diagnosing & Treating (129 | 17.5%), Health Technologists (103 | 14.0%), Management (94 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (77 | 10.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (56 | 7.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Laflin borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laflin borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (88.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (89.3%), and Community & Social Service (84.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61 (64.9%)33 (35.1%)
Business & Financial24 (57.1%)18 (42.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science37 (88.1%)5 (11.9%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Architecture & Engineering25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (15.6%)65 (84.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (10.7%)50 (89.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating38 (29.5%)91 (70.5%)
Health Technologists24 (23.3%)79 (76.7%)
Total (Category)172 (44.8%)212 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Laflin borough are Cleaning & Maintenance (33 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (29 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (27 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (15 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Laflin borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Laflin borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (82.8%), and Personal Care & Service (55.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (17.2%)24 (82.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Personal Care & Service12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Total (Category)47 (43.5%)61 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Laflin borough are Office & Administration (86 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (28 | 3.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Laflin borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Office & Administration20 (23.3%)66 (76.7%)
Total (Category)34 (29.8%)80 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Laflin borough are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 3.4%), Construction & Extraction (19 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Laflin borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
Total (Category)45 (83.3%)9 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Laflin borough are Transportation (29 | 4.0%), Production (26 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (20 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Laflin borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Laflin borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (61.5%)10 (38.5%)
Transportation26 (89.7%)3 (10.3%)
Material Moving14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Total (Category)56 (74.7%)19 (25.3%)
Total (Overall)354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Laflin borough

Employment Industries in Laflin borough

The major employment industries in Laflin borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (156 | 21.2%), Educational Services (103 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (71 | 9.7%), Professional & Scientific (53 | 7.2%), and Manufacturing (50 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Laflin borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Laflin borough

The Laflin borough industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (80.9%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (80.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Laflin borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Wholesale Trade11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Retail Trade31 (43.7%)40 (56.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
Utilities5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Information14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (25.8%)23 (74.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
Professional & Scientific31 (58.5%)22 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
Educational Services35 (34.0%)68 (66.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance39 (25.0%)117 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Public Administration36 (73.5%)13 (26.5%)
Total354 (48.2%)381 (51.8%)

Education in Laflin borough

School Enrollment in Laflin borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 254 students in Laflin borough are high school (78 | 30.7%), elementary school (41 | 16.1%), and college / undergraduate (39 | 15.3%).
School Enrollment in Laflin borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3714.6%
Kindergarten176.7%
Elementary School4116.1%
Middle School3212.6%
High School7830.7%
College / Undergraduate3915.3%
Graduate / Professional103.9%
Total254100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laflin borough

Out of a total of 254 students who are enrolled in schools in Laflin borough, 96 (37.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 158 (62.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22 (88.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (81.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laflin borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (12.0%)22 (88.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old34 (73.9%)12 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds46 (70.8%)19 (29.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (60.8%)20 (39.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (77.8%)6 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Total158 (62.2%)96 (37.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laflin borough

Science & technology (115 | 22.7%), business (97 | 19.1%), education (68 | 13.4%), social sciences (43 | 8.5%), and engineering (33 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 507 individuals in Laflin borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laflin borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics183.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural275.3%
Physical & Health Sciences153.0%
Psychology183.5%
Social Sciences438.5%
Engineering336.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies61.2%
Science & Technology11522.7%
Business9719.1%
Education6813.4%
Literature & Languages244.7%
Liberal Arts & History40.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications153.0%
Arts & Humanities244.7%
Total507100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Laflin borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laflin borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Laflin borough are males with 2 vehicles (172, accounting for 49.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (172, making up 45.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laflin borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.6%)1 (0.3%)
1 Vehicle28 (8.0%)45 (11.8%)
2 Vehicles172 (49.1%)172 (45.1%)
3 Vehicles103 (29.4%)121 (31.8%)
4 Vehicles42 (12.0%)38 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (0.9%)4 (1.1%)
Total350 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Laflin borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Laflin borough are 10 to 14 minutes (220 commuters, 33.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (137 commuters, 20.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (100 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Laflin borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes81.2%
5 to 9 Minutes669.9%
10 to 14 Minutes22033.0%
15 to 19 Minutes13720.6%
20 to 24 Minutes10015.0%
25 to 29 Minutes395.9%
30 to 34 Minutes385.7%
35 to 39 Minutes81.2%
40 to 44 Minutes91.3%
45 to 59 Minutes243.6%
60 to 89 Minutes142.1%
90 or more Minutes30.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Laflin borough

The most common commute times in Laflin borough are 10 to 14 minutes (114 commuters, 35.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (106 commuters, 30.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Laflin borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (9.6%)35 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes114 (35.4%)106 (30.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes62 (19.3%)75 (21.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes39 (12.1%)61 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes11 (3.4%)28 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes31 (9.6%)7 (2.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (4.0%)11 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (4.0%)1 (0.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laflin borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Laflin borough are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (74, 23.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (66, 19.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laflin borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM22 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (1.5%)7 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM43 (13.4%)5 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM74 (23.0%)16 (4.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM53 (16.5%)29 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (6.8%)43 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM48 (14.9%)56 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (7.8%)66 (19.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9 (2.8%)25 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (1.2%)23 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (0.9%)5 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (5.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (2.2%)9 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.2%)41 (11.9%)
Total322 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Laflin borough

Of the total 570 dwellings in Laflin borough, owner-occupied units account for 534 (93.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 36 (6.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Laflin borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53493.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units366.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units570100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Laflin borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10819.0%
2-Person Household21237.2%
3-Person Household14224.9%
4+ Person Household10819.0%
Total Housing Units570100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laflin borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household101 (93.5%)7 (6.5%)
2-Person Household183 (86.3%)29 (13.7%)
3-Person Household142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units534 (93.7%)36 (6.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laflin borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (39.1%)14 (60.9%)
High School Diploma109 (86.5%)17 (13.5%)
College/Associate Degree130 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher286 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laflin borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years244.2%
35 to 44 Years10418.2%
45 to 54 Years12321.6%
55 to 64 Years9917.4%
65 to 74 Years13523.7%
75 to 84 Years8014.0%
85 Years and Over50.9%
Total570100.0%

Housing Finances in Laflin borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Laflin borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Laflin borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied534 (93.7%)$111,100
Renter-Occupied36 (6.3%)$56,818
Average570 (100.0%)$104,286

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laflin borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laflin borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (3.0%)4 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (4.5%)3 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99974 (13.9%)17 (47.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (13.9%)9 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999145 (27.2%)3 (8.3%)
$150,000 or more154 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laflin borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laflin borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49949 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79993 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99976 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499124 (23.2%)11 (30.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99994 (17.6%)22 (61.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49951 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99925 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more16 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Laflin borough

Housing Structures in Laflin borough

Housing Structures in Laflin borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46180.9%
Single Unit, Attached10217.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments30.5%
Mobile Home / Other40.7%
Total570100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laflin borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laflin borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached431 (93.5%)30 (6.5%)
Single Unit, Attached99 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (93.7%)36 (6.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laflin borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laflin borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms67 (12.6%)20 (55.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms258 (48.3%)13 (36.1%)
8 or more Rooms209 (39.1%)3 (8.3%)
Total534 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laflin borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laflin borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas287 (53.7%)19 (52.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity178 (33.3%)17 (47.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene52 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Laflin borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Laflin borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle107 (20.0%)8 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles259 (48.5%)28 (77.8%)
3 or more Vehicles162 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Laflin borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Laflin borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units228306
Median Property Value$209,000$212,500
Median Household Income$98,269$103
Monthly Housing Costs$697$16
Real Estate Taxes$3,694$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (4.4%)9 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (5.3%)10 (3.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999162 (71.1%)228 (74.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (14.9%)56 (18.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (1.8%)3 (1.0%)
Total228 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (2.2%)17 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99930 (13.2%)5 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (6.1%)6 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (7.0%)10 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (18.0%)58 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (23.7%)33 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more51 (22.4%)91 (29.7%)
Total228 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laflin borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laflin borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x102 (44.7%)117,917 (38,535.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (17.1%)197 (64.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (4.8%)69 (22.6%)
4.0x or more74 (32.5%)20 (6.5%)
Total228 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laflin borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80015 (6.6%)2 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49913 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499197 (86.4%)29 (9.5%)
Total228 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Laflin borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laflin borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years172 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)
26 to 34 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years215 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years178 (99.4%)1 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,401 (98.2%)26 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laflin borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laflin borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen172 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laflin borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laflin borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00064 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99964 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over897 (97.3%)25 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laflin borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (5.2%)110 (94.8%)
6 to 18 Years35 (19.2%)146 (80.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)57 (89.1%)
25 to 34 Years5 (8.1%)57 (91.9%)
35 to 44 Years29 (13.0%)196 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years6 (2.7%)217 (97.3%)
55 to 64 Years38 (21.2%)152 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years223 (95.7%)150 (64.4%)
75 Years and over145 (100.0%)107 (73.8%)
Total487 (34.1%)1,192 (83.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laflin borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laflin borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years51 (16.2%)13 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years24 (24.2%)33 (24.6%)
75 Years and over23 (33.8%)25 (32.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Laflin borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Laflin borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (5.4%)6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years21 (21.2%)17 (12.7%)
75 Years and over19 (27.9%)5 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Laflin borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Laflin borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.5%)3 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.0%)10 (7.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Laflin borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.0%)20 (14.9%)
75 Years and over7 (10.3%)11 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Laflin borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (6.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)

Technology Access in Laflin borough

Computing Device Access in Laflin borough

Computing Device Access in Laflin borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47282.8%
Smartphone49386.5%
Tablet40270.5%
No Computing Device315.4%
Total570100.0%

Internet Access in Laflin borough

Internet Access in Laflin borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home48284.6%
Cellular Data Only396.8%
Satellite Internet295.1%
No Internet417.2%
Total570100.0%

Laflin borough Summary

Laflin Borough is a small borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Wyoming Valley, a region of the Northeastern United States. The borough is located approximately 8 miles south of Wilkes-Barre, the county seat. The population of Laflin Borough was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Laflin Borough was founded in 1845 by William Laflin, a local businessman. The borough was named after him. The area was originally part of Pittston Township, but was incorporated as a separate borough in 1845. The borough was originally a small farming community, but grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the coal mining industry. The borough was home to several coal mines, including the Laflin Mine, which was in operation from 1845 to 1891.

Geography

Laflin Borough is located in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The borough is situated in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, and is bordered by Pittston Township to the north, Jenkins Township to the east, and Plains Township to the south. The borough is located approximately 8 miles south of Wilkes-Barre, the county seat.
The borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The borough is located in the Susquehanna River watershed. The borough is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

Economy

The economy of Laflin Borough is largely based on the coal mining industry. The borough was home to several coal mines, including the Laflin Mine, which was in operation from 1845 to 1891. The borough is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Laflin Borough was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the borough was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. The per capita income for the borough was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Laflin borough?
Total Population of Laflin borough is 1,427.
What is the Total Male Population of Laflin borough?
Total Male Population of Laflin borough is 712.
What is the Total Female Population of Laflin borough?
Total Female Population of Laflin borough is 715.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Laflin borough?
There are 99.58 Males per 100 Females in Laflin borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Laflin borough?
There are 100.42 Females per 100 Males in Laflin borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Laflin borough?
Median Population Age in Laflin borough is 48.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Laflin borough
Average Family Size in Laflin borough is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Laflin borough
Average Household Size in Laflin borough is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Laflin borough?
Per Capita income in Laflin borough is $49,070.
What is the Median Family Income in Laflin borough?
Median Family Income in Laflin borough is $119,063.
What is the Median Household income in Laflin borough?
Median Household Income in Laflin borough is $104,286.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Laflin borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Laflin borough is 17.3%.
Women in Laflin borough earn 82.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Laflin borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Laflin borough is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Laflin borough?
There are 771 People in the Labor Forcein in Laflin borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Laflin borough?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Laflin borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Laflin borough?
Unemployment Rate in Laflin borough is 4.7%.