Lykens borough, PA Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Lykens borough?

Per Capita income in Lykens borough is $32,607.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Lykens borough?

Median Family Income in Lykens borough is $78,021.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Lykens borough?

Median Household Income in Lykens borough is $67,768.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Lykens borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Lykens borough is 42.5%.Women in Lykens borough earn 57.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lykens borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Lykens borough is 0.37.

Q: What is the Total Population of Lykens borough?

Total Population of Lykens borough is 1,631.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Lykens borough?

Total Male Population of Lykens borough is 887.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Lykens borough?

Total Female Population of Lykens borough is 744.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lykens borough?

There are 119.22 Males per 100 Females in Lykens borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lykens borough?

There are 83.88 Females per 100 Males in Lykens borough.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Lykens borough Overview

$32,607

PER CAPITA INCOME

$78,021

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$67,768

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

42.5%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

57.5¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.37

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,631

TOTAL POPULATION

887

MALE POPULATION

744

FEMALE POPULATION

119.22

MALES / 100 FEMALES

83.88

FEMALES / 100 MALES

43.4

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

839

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

62.8%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

5.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Income in Lykens borough

Income Overview in Lykens borough

Per Capita Income in Lykens borough is $32,607, while median incomes of families and households are $78,021 and $67,768 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,631	$32,607
Median Family Income	389	$78,021
Mean Family Income	389	$82,090
Median Household Income	755	$67,768
Mean Household Income	755	$69,770
Income Deficit	389	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,631	42.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,631	57.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,631	0.37

Earnings by Sex in Lykens borough

Average Earnings in Lykens borough are $41,154, $50,313 for men and $28,929 for women, a difference of 42.5%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	506 (55.4%)	$50,313
Female	408 (44.6%)	$28,929
Total	914 (100.0%)	$41,154

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lykens borough

The most common earnings brackets in Lykens borough are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (100 | 19.8%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (46 | 11.3%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	19 (3.7%)	39 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999	33 (6.5%)	6 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	9 (1.8%)	7 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	13 (2.6%)	22 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499	5 (1.0%)	26 (6.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	25 (4.9%)	46 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	6 (1.2%)	24 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999	54 (10.7%)	27 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999	9 (1.8%)	32 (7.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	33 (6.5%)	28 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999	36 (7.1%)	24 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999	100 (19.8%)	29 (7.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999	53 (10.5%)	21 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999	35 (6.9%)	16 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	8 (1.6%)	18 (4.4%)
$100,000+	68 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	506 (100.0%)	408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lykens borough

Average earnings in Lykens borough are $51,023 for men and $30,694 for women, a difference of 39.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,296, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,397. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,583, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,013.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$51,296	$31,607
College or Associate's Degree	$46,397	$34,583
Bachelor's Degree	$51,250	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$51,023	$30,694

Family Income in Lykens borough

Family Income Brackets in Lykens borough

According to the Lykens borough family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	23	5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	9	2.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	39	10.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	24	6.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	97	24.9%
$75,000 to $99,999	69	17.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	85	21.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	35	9.0%
$200,000+	8	2.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lykens borough

4-person families (39 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lykens borough with $109,792 per family, while 2-person families (202 | 51.9%) have the highest median income of $36,406 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	202 (51.9%)	$72,813
3-Person Families	111 (28.5%)	$78,750
4-Person Families	39 (10.0%)	$109,792
5-Person Families	37 (9.5%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	389 (100.0%)	$78,021

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lykens borough

The median family income in Lykens borough is $78,021, with families comprising 3+ earners (50) having the highest median family income of $121,875, while families with 1 earner (110) have the lowest median family income of $50,250, accounting for 12.9% and 28.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	60 (15.4%)	$51,389
1 Earner	110 (28.3%)	$50,250
2 Earners	169 (43.4%)	$92,386
3+ Earners	50 (12.9%)	$121,875
Total	389 (100.0%)	$78,021

Household Income in Lykens borough

Household Income Brackets in Lykens borough

With 188 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lykens borough, accounting for 24.9% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	80	10.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	31	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	39	5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	55	7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	72	9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	139	18.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	103	13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	188	24.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	40	5.3%
$200,000+	8	1.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lykens borough

The median household income in Lykens borough is $67,768, with the highest median household income of $100,030 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 262 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 46 households (6.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	46 (6.1%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	262 (34.7%)	$100,030
45 to 64 Years	255 (33.8%)	$71,750
65+ Years	192 (25.4%)	$49,375
Total	755 (100.0%)	$67,768

Poverty in Lykens borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lykens borough

With 21.1% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of Lykens borough, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 14 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	47 (82.5%)	14 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years	36 (42.9%)	12 (23.5%)
12 to 14 Years	10 (100.0%)	18 (52.9%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	4 (28.6%)	7 (23.3%)
18 to 24 Years	26 (47.3%)	12 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years	3 (4.1%)	20 (29.4%)
35 to 44 Years	32 (13.5%)	6 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years	3 (3.6%)	7 (15.9%)
55 to 64 Years	14 (9.9%)	20 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (21.9%)
75 Years and over	11 (17.5%)	12 (13.2%)
Total	186 (21.1%)	150 (20.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lykens borough

According to the poverty statistics in Lykens borough, males aged 5 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	10 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	5 (100.0%)	9 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years	48 (57.1%)	39 (76.5%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (47.1%)
15 Years	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	10 (71.4%)	23 (76.7%)
18 to 24 Years	29 (52.7%)	40 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years	71 (96.0%)	48 (70.6%)
35 to 44 Years	205 (86.5%)	115 (95.0%)
45 to 54 Years	80 (96.4%)	37 (84.1%)
55 to 64 Years	127 (90.1%)	126 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years	44 (100.0%)	57 (78.1%)
75 Years and over	52 (82.5%)	79 (86.8%)
Total	696 (78.9%)	589 (79.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lykens borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lykens borough show that 7.3% or 20 of the total 274 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 46.7%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	185 (96.9%)	6 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	16 (53.3%)	14 (46.7%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	254 (92.7%)	20 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lykens borough

According to the poverty data in Lykens borough, 6.4% or 4 single-father households and 42.3% or 22 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (11.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	4 (11.8%)	15 (45.5%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4 (6.4%)	22 (42.3%)

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

The poverty data for Lykens borough shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 26 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (46.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	19 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children	14 (46.7%)	7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	20 (7.3%)	26 (22.6%)

Race in Lykens borough

The most populous races in Lykens borough are White / Caucasian (1,351 | 82.8%), Two or more Races (204 | 12.5%), and Asian (56 | 3.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	56	3.4%
Black / African American	5	0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Native / Alaskan	10	0.6%
White / Caucasian	1,351	82.8%
Two or more Races	204	12.5%
Some other Race	5	0.3%
Total	1,631	100.0%

Ancestry in Lykens borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Lykens borough are German (658 | 40.3%), Irish (190 | 11.7%), Korean (137 | 8.4%), American (88 | 5.4%), and Polish (81 | 5.0%), together accounting for 70.8% of all Lykens borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	88	5.4%
British	3	0.2%
Czech	6	0.4%
Dutch	37	2.3%
Eastern European	7	0.4%
English	33	2.0%
European	63	3.9%
German	658	40.3%
Irish	190	11.7%
Italian	61	3.7%
Korean	137	8.4%
Latvian	4	0.3%
Lithuanian	4	0.3%
Mexican	9	0.5%
Northern European	4	0.3%
Pennsylvania German	34	2.1%
Polish	81	5.0%
Russian	17	1.0%
Scottish	18	1.1%
Slovak	9	0.5%
Swiss	6	0.4%
Ukrainian	3	0.2%
Welsh	32	2.0%
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Immigrants in Lykens borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lykens borough came from Asia (9 | 0.5%), South Eastern Asia (9 | 0.5%), Philippines (6 | 0.4%), Central America (4 | 0.3%), and Latin America (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Lykens borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	9	0.5%
Central America	4	0.3%
Latin America	4	0.3%
Mexico	4	0.3%
Philippines	6	0.4%
South Eastern Asia	9	0.5%
Vietnam	3	0.2%
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Sex and Age in Lykens borough

The most populous age groups in Lykens borough are 40 to 44 Years (150 | 16.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (103 | 13.8%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	57 (6.4%)	14 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years	42 (4.7%)	56 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years	62 (7.0%)	49 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years	40 (4.5%)	30 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years	44 (5.0%)	52 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years	57 (6.4%)	41 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years	17 (1.9%)	27 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years	87 (9.8%)	48 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years	150 (16.9%)	73 (9.8%)
45 to 49 Years	14 (1.6%)	23 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years	69 (7.8%)	21 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years	52 (5.9%)	43 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years	89 (10.0%)	103 (13.8%)
65 to 69 Years	26 (2.9%)	33 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years	18 (2.0%)	40 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years	32 (3.6%)	36 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years	15 (1.7%)	20 (2.7%)
85 Years and over	16 (1.8%)	35 (4.7%)
Total	887 (100.0%)	744 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lykens borough

Median Family Size in Lykens borough

The median family size in Lykens borough is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (52 | 13.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (63 | 16.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	274 (70.4%)	3.02
Single Male/Father	63 (16.2%)	2.29
Single Female/Mother	52 (13.4%)	3.65
Total Families	389 (100.0%)	2.99

Median Household Size in Lykens borough

The median household size in Lykens borough is 2.16 persons per household, with single female/mother households (52 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.08 persons per household. non-family households (366 | 48.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	274 (36.3%)	3.02
Single Male/Father	63 (8.3%)	2.33
Single Female/Mother	52 (6.9%)	4.08
Non-family	366 (48.5%)	1.21
Total Households	755 (100.0%)	2.16

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lykens borough

Out of a total of 755 households in Lykens borough, 389 (51.5%) are family households, while 366 (48.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 193, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 254.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	254 (33.6%)
2-Person Households	193 (25.6%)	107 (14.2%)
3-Person Households	114 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	39 (5.2%)	5 (0.7%)
5-Person Households	43 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	389 (51.5%)	366 (48.5%)

Female Fertility in Lykens borough

Fertility by Age in Lykens borough

Average fertility rate in Lykens borough is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	2 (33.3%)	17.0
35 to 50 years	4 (66.7%)	26.0
Total	6 (100.0%)	20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lykens borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lykens borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lykens borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	4 (66.7%)	28.0
Bachelor's Degree	2 (33.3%)	36.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	6 (100.0%)	20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lykens borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lykens borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Lykens borough

Among the 786 employed individuals in Lykens borough, private company employees (504 | 64.1%), not-for-profit organizations (66 | 8.4%), and federal government employees (58 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	504	64.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	22	2.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	42	5.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations	66	8.4%
Local Government Employees	51	6.5%
State Government Employees	39	5.0%
Federal Government Employees	58	7.4%
Unpaid Family Workers	4	0.5%
Total	786	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lykens borough

According to the labor force statistics for Lykens borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,336), 62.8% or 839 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 44 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 98 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.2% or 31 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	25 (45.5%)	4 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Years	88 (91.7%)	31 (35.2%)
25 to 29 Years	98 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	27 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	287 (80.2%)	2 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years	104 (81.9%)	7 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years	65 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	119 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	21 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	839 (62.8%)	44 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lykens borough

According to labor force statistics for Lykens borough, 76.6% of individuals (700) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (914) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 9 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 95.8% or 113 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 7 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	63 (62.4%)	11 (11.1%)
High School Diploma	278 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	246 (77.6%)	3 (0.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	113 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	700 (76.6%)	12 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lykens borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lykens borough are Computers, Engineering & Science (72 | 9.1%), Computers & Mathematics (59 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (53 | 6.7%), Community & Social Service (41 | 5.2%), and Business & Financial (32 | 4.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lykens borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (88.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	14 (46.7%)	16 (53.3%)
Business & Financial	14 (43.8%)	18 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	59 (81.9%)	13 (18.1%)
Computers & Mathematics	52 (88.1%)	7 (11.9%)
Architecture & Engineering	7 (53.8%)	6 (46.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	4 (9.8%)	37 (90.2%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	17 (32.1%)	36 (67.9%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	108 (47.4%)	120 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lykens borough are Healthcare Support (27 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (25 | 3.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (22 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (18 | 2.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 2.0%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lykens borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (56.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54.5%), and Healthcare Support (18.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	5 (18.5%)	22 (81.5%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	9 (56.2%)	7 (43.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	6 (54.5%)	5 (45.5%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	20 (20.6%)	77 (79.4%)
Total (Overall)	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lykens borough are Office & Administration (115 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (47 | 5.9%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	18 (38.3%)	29 (61.7%)
Office & Administration	24 (20.9%)	91 (79.1%)
Total (Category)	42 (25.9%)	120 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lykens borough are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (39 | 4.9%), Construction & Extraction (6 | 0.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.4%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lykens borough are Production (158 | 19.9%), Material Moving (56 | 7.0%), and Transportation (46 | 5.8%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	141 (89.2%)	17 (10.8%)
Transportation	44 (95.7%)	2 (4.3%)
Material Moving	51 (91.1%)	5 (8.9%)
Total (Category)	236 (90.8%)	24 (9.2%)
Total (Overall)	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lykens borough

Employment Industries in Lykens borough

The major employment industries in Lykens borough include Manufacturing (198 | 24.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (102 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (100 | 12.6%), Public Administration (95 | 11.9%), and Finance & Insurance (59 | 7.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Lykens borough

The Lykens borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.1%), and Educational Services (83.8%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	16 (72.7%)	6 (27.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	165 (83.3%)	33 (16.7%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	49 (49.0%)	51 (51.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	30 (93.8%)	2 (6.2%)
Utilities	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	28 (47.5%)	31 (52.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	16 (69.6%)	7 (30.4%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Educational Services	6 (16.2%)	31 (83.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	5 (4.9%)	97 (95.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	6 (37.5%)	10 (62.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services	4 (23.5%)	13 (76.5%)
Public Administration	70 (73.7%)	25 (26.3%)
Total	454 (57.1%)	341 (42.9%)

Education in Lykens borough

School Enrollment in Lykens borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 280 students in Lykens borough are middle school (97 | 34.6%), elementary school (76 | 27.1%), and high school (42 | 15.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	4	1.4%
Kindergarten	31	11.1%
Elementary School	76	27.1%
Middle School	97	34.6%
High School	42	15.0%
College / Undergraduate	29	10.4%
Graduate / Professional	1	0.4%
Total	280	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lykens borough

Out of a total of 280 students who are enrolled in schools in Lykens borough, 19 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 261 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (21.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 108 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	71 (78.9%)	19 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	108 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	261 (93.2%)	19 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lykens borough

Computers & mathematics (38 | 28.8%), arts & humanities (23 | 17.4%), liberal arts & history (21 | 15.9%), business (13 | 9.9%), and education (13 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 132 individuals in Lykens borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	38	28.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	3	2.3%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	3	2.3%
Engineering	5	3.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	2	1.5%
Business	13	9.9%
Education	13	9.9%
Literature & Languages	11	8.3%
Liberal Arts & History	21	15.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	23	17.4%
Total	132	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lykens borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lykens borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lykens borough are males with 2 vehicles (144, accounting for 32.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (112, making up 42.2%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	28 (6.3%)	4 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle	143 (32.1%)	85 (24.9%)
2 Vehicles	144 (32.4%)	112 (32.8%)
3 Vehicles	54 (12.1%)	67 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles	52 (11.7%)	48 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	24 (5.4%)	25 (7.3%)
Total	445 (100.0%)	341 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lykens borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lykens borough are 15 to 19 minutes (208 commuters, 31.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (123 commuters, 18.8%), and 45 to 59 minutes (109 commuters, 16.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	31	4.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	36	5.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	30	4.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	208	31.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	33	5.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	34	5.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	26	4.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	13	2.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	109	16.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	123	18.8%
90 or more Minutes	12	1.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lykens borough

The most common commute times in Lykens borough are 15 to 19 minutes (162 commuters, 44.0%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (54 commuters, 18.8%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	4 (1.1%)	27 (9.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes	5 (1.4%)	31 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes	5 (1.4%)	25 (8.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	162 (44.0%)	46 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	19 (5.2%)	14 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes	18 (4.9%)	16 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	17 (4.6%)	9 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	3 (0.8%)	10 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	60 (16.3%)	49 (17.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes	69 (18.8%)	54 (18.8%)
90 or more Minutes	6 (1.6%)	6 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lykens borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lykens borough are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (124, 33.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (62, 21.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	35 (9.5%)	8 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	31 (8.4%)	13 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	58 (15.8%)	18 (6.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	23 (6.2%)	32 (11.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	124 (33.7%)	39 (13.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	31 (8.4%)	62 (21.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	4 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	11 (3.0%)	25 (8.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	11 (3.0%)	35 (12.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	5 (1.4%)	12 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	6 (1.6%)	26 (9.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	29 (7.9%)	14 (4.9%)
Total	368 (100.0%)	287 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lykens borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Lykens borough

Of the total 755 dwellings in Lykens borough, owner-occupied units account for 466 (61.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 289 (38.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	466	61.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	289	38.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	755	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lykens borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	254	33.6%
2-Person Household	300	39.7%
3-Person Household	114	15.1%
4+ Person Household	87	11.5%
Total Housing Units	755	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lykens borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	106 (41.7%)	148 (58.3%)
2-Person Household	181 (60.3%)	119 (39.7%)
3-Person Household	104 (91.2%)	10 (8.8%)
4+ Person Household	75 (86.2%)	12 (13.8%)
Total Housing Units	466 (61.7%)	289 (38.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lykens borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	36 (34.3%)	69 (65.7%)
High School Diploma	206 (53.9%)	176 (46.1%)
College/Associate Degree	163 (78.7%)	44 (21.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	61 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lykens borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	116	15.4%
35 to 44 Years	192	25.4%
45 to 54 Years	79	10.5%
55 to 64 Years	176	23.3%
65 to 74 Years	89	11.8%
75 to 84 Years	58	7.7%
85 Years and Over	45	6.0%
Total	755	100.0%

Housing Finances in Lykens borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Lykens borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	466 (61.7%)	$72,692
Renter-Occupied	289 (38.3%)	$0
Average	755 (100.0%)	$67,768

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lykens borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	1 (0.2%)	39 (13.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999	14 (3.0%)	26 (9.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	6 (1.3%)	25 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999	6 (1.3%)	24 (8.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	6 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	46 (9.9%)	9 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	55 (11.8%)	17 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	111 (23.8%)	28 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	93 (20.0%)	10 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	80 (17.2%)	108 (37.4%)
$150,000 or more	48 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	289 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lykens borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	6 (1.3%)	21 (7.3%)
$300 to $499	61 (13.1%)	43 (14.9%)
$500 to $799	149 (32.0%)	62 (21.4%)
$800 to $999	54 (11.6%)	31 (10.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	111 (23.8%)	110 (38.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999	64 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	21 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	289 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lykens borough

Housing Structures in Lykens borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	455	60.3%
Single Unit, Attached	146	19.3%
2 Unit Apartments	42	5.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	30	4.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	3	0.4%
10 or more Apartments	50	6.6%
Mobile Home / Other	29	3.8%
Total	755	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lykens borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	401 (88.1%)	54 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	47 (32.2%)	99 (67.8%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	42 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	50 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	18 (62.1%)	11 (37.9%)
Total	466 (61.7%)	289 (38.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lykens borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms	8 (1.7%)	83 (28.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	80 (17.2%)	35 (12.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	204 (43.8%)	137 (47.4%)
8 or more Rooms	174 (37.3%)	22 (7.6%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	289 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lykens borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	18 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	63 (13.5%)	188 (65.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	305 (65.4%)	78 (27.0%)
Coal or Coke	46 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	29 (6.2%)	10 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	289 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lykens borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	18 (3.9%)	65 (22.5%)
1 Vehicle	122 (26.2%)	203 (70.2%)
2 Vehicles	171 (36.7%)	21 (7.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	155 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	289 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lykens borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lykens borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	193	273
Median Property Value	$101,100	$124,600
Median Household Income	$55,972	$32
Monthly Housing Costs	$562	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,443	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lykens borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	36 (18.6%)	19 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	59 (30.6%)	90 (33.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	93 (48.2%)	155 (56.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)
Total	193 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lykens borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	9 (4.7%)	16 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999	18 (9.3%)	6 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	14 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	32 (16.6%)	32 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	51 (26.4%)	23 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	18 (9.3%)	60 (22.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	35 (18.1%)	75 (27.5%)
$150,000 or more	16 (8.3%)	45 (16.5%)
Total	193 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lykens borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	109 (56.5%)	82,569 (30,245.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	34 (17.6%)	182 (66.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x	34 (17.6%)	32 (11.7%)
4.0x or more	16 (8.3%)	23 (8.4%)
Total	193 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lykens borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	15 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	90 (46.6%)	32 (11.7%)
$800 to $1,499	88 (45.6%)	84 (30.8%)
Total	193 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lykens borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lykens borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	235 (94.8%)	13 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years	101 (94.4%)	6 (5.6%)
26 to 34 Years	139 (97.9%)	3 (2.1%)
35 to 44 Years	232 (64.8%)	126 (35.2%)
45 to 54 Years	127 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	278 (96.9%)	9 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	154 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,474 (90.4%)	157 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lykens borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	235 (94.8%)	13 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	101 (94.4%)	6 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lykens borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	271 (98.2%)	5 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999	284 (98.6%)	4 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	282 (95.6%)	13 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	211 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	426 (75.9%)	135 (24.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lykens borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	81 (89.0%)	29 (31.9%)
6 to 18 Years	140 (56.5%)	142 (57.3%)
19 to 25 Years	17 (15.9%)	84 (78.5%)
25 to 34 Years	37 (26.1%)	122 (85.9%)
35 to 44 Years	70 (19.6%)	192 (53.6%)
45 to 54 Years	42 (33.1%)	100 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years	65 (22.7%)	227 (79.1%)
65 to 74 Years	117 (100.0%)	53 (45.3%)
75 Years and over	150 (97.4%)	102 (66.2%)
Total	719 (44.1%)	1,051 (64.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lykens borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	13 (9.8%)	13 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years	18 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	70 (15.2%)	84 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years	15 (34.1%)	18 (24.7%)
75 Years and over	34 (54.0%)	54 (59.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lykens borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lykens borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	26 (5.6%)	10 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	17 (27.0%)	12 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lykens borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	8 (1.7%)	17 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.2%)
75 Years and over	4 (6.4%)	12 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lykens borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	13 (9.8%)	13 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	20 (4.3%)	27 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lykens borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	10 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	31 (6.7%)	64 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (29.5%)	9 (12.3%)
75 Years and over	13 (20.6%)	36 (39.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lykens borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)
75 Years and over	2 (3.2%)	2 (2.2%)

Technology Access in Lykens borough

Computing Device Access in Lykens borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	508	67.3%
Smartphone	556	73.6%
Tablet	332	44.0%
No Computing Device	110	14.6%
Total	755	100.0%

Internet Access in Lykens borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	11	1.5%
Broadband Home	481	63.7%
Cellular Data Only	70	9.3%
Satellite Internet	31	4.1%
No Internet	186	24.6%
Total	755	100.0%

Lykens borough Summary

History

Lykens Borough was founded in 1851 by a group of German immigrants who had settled in the area. The town was named after the Lykens Valley, which was named after the Lykens Creek, which was named after the Lenape Indian tribe that once lived in the area. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon developed into a small industrial center. The first industry in the area was a sawmill, which was built in 1854. This was followed by a gristmill, a tannery, and a woolen mill.

The town grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by the turn of the century, it had become a bustling industrial center. The town was home to several factories, including a cigar factory, a shoe factory, and a shirt factory. The town also had several stores, a bank, a post office, and a hotel.

The town continued to grow in the early 20th century, and by the 1950s, it had become a thriving community. The town was home to several churches, a library, a movie theater, and a hospital. The town also had several parks, including a swimming pool, a baseball field, and a playground.

Geography

Lykens Borough is located in the Susquehanna Valley, approximately 10 miles northwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. The borough is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys. The borough is located in the Appalachian Plateau, and is part of the Ridge and Valley physiographic province.

The borough is located in the humid continental climate zone, and has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the 90s. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping into the teens.

Economy

The economy of Lykens Borough is largely based on manufacturing and services. The town is home to several factories, including a cigar factory, a shoe factory, and a shirt factory. The town also has several stores, a bank, a post office, and a hotel.

The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shops. The town is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several doctors’ offices.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Lykens Borough was 1,845 people. The population is largely white, with a small percentage of African Americans and Hispanics. The median household income is $37,000, and the median home value is $90,000.

The town is home to several churches, including the First United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church, and the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The town also has several schools, including the Lykens Elementary School, the Lykens Middle School, and the Lykens High School.

Conclusion

Lykens Borough is a small borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Susquehanna Valley, approximately 10 miles northwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. The borough is home to a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Lykens Borough is largely based on manufacturing and services, and the town is home to several factories, stores, banks, post offices, and hotels. The population is largely white, with a small percentage of African Americans and Hispanics. The town is home to several churches, schools, and medical facilities.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Lykens borough?

Per Capita income in Lykens borough is $32,607.

What is the Median Family Income in Lykens borough?

Median Family Income in Lykens borough is $78,021.

What is the Median Household income in Lykens borough?

Median Household Income in Lykens borough is $67,768.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Lykens borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Lykens borough is 42.5%.

Women in Lykens borough earn 57.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lykens borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Lykens borough is 0.37.

What is the Total Population of Lykens borough?

Total Population of Lykens borough is 1,631.

What is the Total Male Population of Lykens borough?

Total Male Population of Lykens borough is 887.

What is the Total Female Population of Lykens borough?

Total Female Population of Lykens borough is 744.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lykens borough?

There are 119.22 Males per 100 Females in Lykens borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lykens borough?

There are 83.88 Females per 100 Males in Lykens borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Lykens borough?

Median Population Age in Lykens borough is 43.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Lykens borough

Average Family Size in Lykens borough is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Lykens borough

Average Household Size in Lykens borough is 2.2 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Lykens borough?

There are 839 People in the Labor Forcein in Lykens borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lykens borough?

62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Lykens borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Lykens borough?

Unemployment Rate in Lykens borough is 5.2%.