Borough · Pennsylvania
Archbald, Pennsylvania
Archbald, borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Archbald had 7,598 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,297 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,404 (±21). GEOID 4202832.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,598
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,297 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,404 ±21
Median household income
$71,936
±$17,113 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$217,000
±$14,046 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$966
±$40 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Archbald and what county is it in?
Archbald is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It covers 17.1 square miles of land, 427 residents per square mile in 2020.
Archbald is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Archbald is the same area as Census Tract 1111 of Lackawanna County: the tract's figures are Archbald's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Archbald, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,598 people lived in Archbald on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 7,297 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,404 (±21).
| Measure | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,404 ±21 | 216,146 | +416 |
| Households | 3,107 ±205 | 88,263 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.16 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,422 ±240 | 100,177 | +402 |
Archbald's population since 2000
From 6,220 in 2000 to 7,598 in 2025: up 22.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Archbald as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Archbald?
The median resident of Archbald is 46.3 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.4%.
| Measure | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±4.0 | 41.9 | +5.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±3.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±3.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±3.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.3% ±2.1 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±3.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±5.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.3% ±8.1 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±4.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±3.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Archbald earn?
Half of Archbald's 3,107 households earn less than $71,936 a year (±$17,113), against $66,223 in Lackawanna County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $65,488 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,936 ±$17,113 | $66,223 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,500 ±$13,322 | $89,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,100 ±$5,085 | $37,168 | +$6,484 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 14.4% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±7.2 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±4.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8% ±4.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Archbald?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Archbald's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 by its owner (±$14,046). The median renter pays $966 a month including utilities, and 51.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,000 ±$14,046 | $201,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $966 ±$40 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.4% ±24.4 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,525 ±$157 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4% ±8.6 pts | 65.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6% ±8.6 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Housing units | 3,422 ±240 | 100,177 | +402 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.3% ±4.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±2.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.2% ±6.9 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Archbald building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Archbald in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Archbald work and get to work?
83.5% of Archbald's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes.
| Measure | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9% ±6.7 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±5.3 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±2.8 | 21.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Archbald?
1 census tract lies mostly in Archbald (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1111Lackawanna County | 7,404 | $71,936 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Archbald) · Census block assignment files
How does Archbald compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Archbald is the 3,866th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 111th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Archbald ranks 1,291st of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 111th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 239th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,213th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,291st | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,014th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,140th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,156th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 930th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 547th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 765th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,304th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,237th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,620th | 2,156 |
Archbald's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Archbald with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Archbald?
20 of the 57 figures for Archbald on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Archbald are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Archbald.