Borough · Pennsylvania
Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Dunmore, borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Dunmore had 14,249 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,042 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,181 (±24). GEOID 4220352.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,249
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,042 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,181 ±24
Median household income
$71,302
±$7,081 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$196,100
±$8,200 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$928
±$43 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Dunmore and what county is it in?
Dunmore is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 1,575 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dunmore is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dunmore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,249 people lived in Dunmore on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 14,042 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,181 (±24).
| Measure | Dunmore | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,181 ±24 | 216,146 | +1,070 |
| Households | 6,022 ±263 | 88,263 | +523 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.10 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,658 ±325 | 100,177 | no clear change |
Dunmore's population since 2000
From 14,018 in 2000 to 14,249 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dunmore 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 Dunmore?
The median resident of Dunmore is 40.3 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dunmore | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±1.6 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±2.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±2.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±2.0 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% ±2.5 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.3% ±3.3 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±1.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.3% ±4.2 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9% ±3.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±1.2 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 Dunmore earn?
Half of Dunmore's 6,022 households earn less than $71,302 a year (±$7,081), against $66,223 in Lackawanna County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $73,603 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dunmore | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,302 ±$7,081 | $66,223 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,351 ±$6,397 | $89,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,120 ±$2,640 | $37,168 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±3.0 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±5.2 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±2.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% ±3.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±3.2 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 Dunmore?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Dunmore's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $196,100 by its owner (±$8,200). The median renter pays $928 a month including utilities, and 32.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dunmore | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $196,100 ±$8,200 | $201,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $928 ±$43 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3% ±7.7 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,553 ±$80 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1% ±4.0 pts | 65.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9% ±4.0 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Housing units | 6,658 ±325 | 100,177 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.1% ±3.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.9% ±4.6 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±2.5 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 Dunmore building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Dunmore in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.3 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 Dunmore work and get to work?
79.9% of Dunmore's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Dunmore | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±3.8 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±4.4 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±2.7 pts | 10.0% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±1.5 | 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 Dunmore?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Dunmore (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,911 (Tract 1123) to $89,543 (Tract 1121).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1120Lackawanna County | 4,878 | $70,984 |
| Tract 1121Lackawanna County | 3,881 | $89,543 |
| Tract 1123Lackawanna County | 2,863 | $49,911 |
| Tract 1122Lackawanna County | 2,559 | $86,250 |
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 Dunmore) · Census block assignment files
How does Dunmore compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dunmore is the 2,495th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Dunmore ranks 1,320th 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 | 41st | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 517th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 763rd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,320th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,199th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,331st | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,256th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 538th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 510th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,558th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,810th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,237th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 2,042nd | 2,156 |
Dunmore's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Dunmore 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 Dunmore?
11 of the 57 figures for Dunmore 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 Dunmore 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 Dunmore.