Borough · Pennsylvania
Mayfield, Pennsylvania
Mayfield, borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Mayfield had 1,749 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,763 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,876 (±330). GEOID 4248176.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,749
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,763 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,876 ±330
Median household income
$78,750
±$23,629 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$165,400
±$34,397 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,039
±$202 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Mayfield and what county is it in?
Mayfield is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 721 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mayfield 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 Mayfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,749 people lived in Mayfield on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,763 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,876 (±330).
| Measure | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,876 ±330 | 216,146 | no clear change |
| Households | 805 ±153 | 88,263 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.21 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 874 ±161 | 100,177 | no clear change |
Mayfield's population since 2000
From 1,756 in 2000 to 1,749 in 2025: down 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mayfield 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 Mayfield?
The median resident of Mayfield is 37.8 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 12.7%.
| Measure | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±8.8 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±5.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±3.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±3.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.3% ±10.9 pts | 79.6% | −11.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 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% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±11.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±4.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.1% ±11.5 pts | 30.6% | +15.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.6% ±1.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.7 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 Mayfield earn?
Half of Mayfield's 805 households earn less than $78,750 a year (±$23,629), against $66,223 in Lackawanna County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $83,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,750 ±$23,629 | $66,223 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,910 ±$15,324 | $89,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,955 ±$6,202 | $37,168 | +$7,143 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±5.2 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±14.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±5.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±5.1 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 Mayfield?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Mayfield's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 by its owner (±$34,397). The median renter pays $1,039 a month including utilities, and 60.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,400 ±$34,397 | $201,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,039 ±$202 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.3% ±17.5 pts | 39.8% | +30.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,170 ±$217 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1% ±6.2 pts | 65.4% | −7.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.9% ±6.2 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Housing units | 874 ±161 | 100,177 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.9% ±12.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.0% ±5.2 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 47.0% ±9.9 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±3.6 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 Mayfield building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Mayfield in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 Mayfield work and get to work?
74.7% of Mayfield's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±6.7 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±7.8 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±8.7 pts | 10.0% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±3.8 | 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 Mayfield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mayfield (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1106Lackawanna County | 2,968 | $77,887 |
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 Mayfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Mayfield compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mayfield is the 8,177th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 459th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Mayfield ranks 1,012th 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 | 459th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 971st | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,056th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,012th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 678th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,610th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 996th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 690th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 427th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,811th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,055th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 470th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,020th | 2,156 |
Mayfield's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Mayfield 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 Mayfield?
16 of the 57 figures for Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield.