Lackawanna County
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- Population
- 216,146
- Area
- 458.89 sq mi (1,188.51 km²), 6.14 sq mi water
- Median age
- 41.9
- Households
- 88,263
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $66,223
- Median house value
- $201,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Lackawanna County
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