Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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Lackawanna County
U.S. county
County of Lackawanna
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Scranton
Area
• Total	465 sq mi (1,200 km2)
• Land	459 sq mi (1,190 km2)
• Water	6.3 sq mi (16 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	215,896
• Density	460/sq mi (180/km2)
Website	[[1] www.lackawannacounty.org/%20www.lackawannacounty.org]]

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Lackawanna County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 215,896. Its county seat and largest city is Scranton. The county was created on August 13, 1878, from part of Luzerne County and is named for the Lackawanna River.

History

Lackawanna County was formed in 1878, making it the last county to be created in Pennsylvania. The area was originally part of Luzerne County. The name "Lackawanna" is derived from a Lenape word meaning "stream that forks."

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 465 square miles (1,200 km²), of which 459 square miles (1,200 km²) is land and 6.3 square miles (16 km²) (1.4%) is water. The county is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Adjacent counties

• Susquehanna County (north)
• Wayne County (east)
• Monroe County (southeast)
• Luzerne County (southwest)
• Wyoming County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 215,896 people, 89,000 households, and 54,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 470 people per square mile (180/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.5% White, 3.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

Government and politics

Lackawanna County is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The county is part of the 10th Congressional District.

Education

Lackawanna County is home to several institutions of higher education, including:

• University of Scranton
• Marywood University
• Lackawanna College

Transportation

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 81, Interstate 84, Interstate 380, and U.S. Route 6.

Economy

The economy of Lackawanna County is diverse, with sectors including healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing. The county is also known for its historical significance in the coal mining industry.

Communities

Cities

• Scranton
• Carbondale

Boroughs

• Archbald
• Blakely
• Clarks Green
• Clarks Summit
• Dalton
• Dickson City
• Dunmore
• Jermyn
• Jessup
• Mayfield
• Moosic
• Moscow
• Old Forge
• Olyphant
• Taylor
• Throop

Townships

• Benton
• Carbondale
• Clifton
• Covington
• Elmhurst
• Fell
• Glenburn
• Greenfield
• Jefferson
• La Plume
• Madison
• Newton
• North Abington
• Ransom
• Roaring Brook
• Scott
• South Abington
• Spring Brook
• Thornhurst
• Waverly
• West Abington

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

External links

• Official website