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DunmorePA

Dunmore, PA is a 13K-resident city in Lackawanna County with a median household income of $71,302.

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dunmore, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dunmore has a population larger than 20% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $196,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 80%
By size
$71,302
Median income
$196,100
Median home
12%
Poverty rate

The read on Dunmore

Dunmore posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities

Where Dunmore income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$71,302 Bottom 38% higher than 38% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dunmore, PA beyond the headline numbers

Dunmore sits inside Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 41.42°N, -75.63°W. Population 13,379, $71,302 median household income. Median home value $196,100, median rent $928. Poverty rate 12%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dunmore's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dunmore from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,379
Dunmore
Median Income
$71,302
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$196,100
-14% vs avg
Median Age
40.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lackawanna County) - Dunmore's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
216K+1%
Median Income
$66,223+44%
Median Home Value
$201,800+40%
Poverty Rate
14.4%+6%
Unemployment
4.9%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dunmore, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$928/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.3%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 88.6%
African American 2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Dunmore, PA? ▼
Dunmore, PA has a population of 13,379 people, located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Dunmore? ▼
The median household income in Dunmore, PA is $71,302 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Dunmore? ▼
The median home value in Dunmore, PA is $196,100. Median rent is $928/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dunmore? ▼
The top health indicators in Dunmore include Short Sleep Duration (38.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Dunmore? ▼
The median age in Dunmore, PA is 40.3 years. 37.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dunmore, PA is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 13K and a $71,302 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Dunmore area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Dunmore's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dunmore area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lackawanna County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.