Borough · Pennsylvania
Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania
Sugar Notch, borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Sugar Notch had 989 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,001 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 999 (±226). GEOID 4275072.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
989
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,001 · ACS 2020-2024: 999 ±226
Median household income
$52,500
±$14,607 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$154,700
±$44,091 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$882
±$80 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Sugar Notch and what county is it in?
Sugar Notch is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,008 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sugar Notch 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 Sugar Notch, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 989 people lived in Sugar Notch on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,001 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 999 (±226).
| Measure | Sugar Notch | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 999 ±226 | 327,675 | no clear change |
| Households | 408 ±63 | 135,055 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.35 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 542 ±66 | 151,287 | +101 |
Sugar Notch's population since 2000
From 1,023 in 2000 to 989 in 2025: down 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sugar Notch 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 Sugar Notch?
The median resident of Sugar Notch is 37.4 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sugar Notch | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±6.6 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±5.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±3.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±7.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±4.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.6% ±5.5 pts | 74.2% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±3.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±4.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±12.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9% ±5.3 pts | 25.3% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±2.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Sugar Notch earn?
Half of Sugar Notch's 408 households earn less than $52,500 a year (±$14,607), against $63,691 in Luzerne County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,764 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $30,264 after inflation. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sugar Notch | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,500 ±$14,607 | $63,691 | −$30,264 |
| Mean household income | $75,340 ±$11,151 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,708 ±$6,113 | $36,493 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.3% ±15.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.7% ±25.2 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.7% ±10.3 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±5.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±5.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 Sugar Notch?
Owners occupy 57.8% of Sugar Notch's occupied homes and renters 42.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 by its owner (±$44,091). The median renter pays $882 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sugar Notch | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,700 ±$44,091 | $174,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $882 ±$80 | $1,004 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±22.9 pts | 38.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,550 ±$150 | $1,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.8% ±11.7 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.2% ±11.7 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 542 ±66 | 151,287 | +101 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.6% ±7.8 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 58.5% ±7.9 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±5.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
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 Sugar Notch building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Sugar Notch in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Sugar Notch work and get to work?
76.7% of Sugar Notch's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes.
| Measure | Sugar Notch | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±11.3 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±7.5 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±4.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2% ±4.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±3.3 | 23.5 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 Sugar Notch?
1 census tract lies mostly in Sugar Notch (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2150Luzerne County | 1,465 | $51,974 |
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 Sugar Notch) · Census block assignment files
How does Sugar Notch compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sugar Notch is the 10,297th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 597th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Sugar Notch ranks 1,934th 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 | 597th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 650th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 953rd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,934th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,832nd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,727th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,377th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,663rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,845th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,877th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 876th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,465th | 2,156 |
Sugar Notch's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Sugar Notch 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 Sugar Notch?
18 of the 57 figures for Sugar Notch 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 Sugar Notch 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 Sugar Notch.