Lansford, Pennsylvania

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Lansford is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, 35 miles (56 km) (direct) north of Reading. Settled in 1845, Lansford was incorporated in 1876. In 1900, 4,888 people lived in Lansford; in 1910, 8,321 people inhabited it, and in 1940, 8,710 residents called Lansford home. The population was 4,230 at the 2000 census. Lansford is located south of Hazleton, near anthracite mines.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Famous residents 4 External links

[edit] Geography

Lansford is located at 40°49′53″N, 75°52′60″W (40.831527, -75.883316)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.6 mi²), all land. Lansford is 1 mile north of Summit Hill and 10 miles west of Lehighton. Lansford's elevation is 1100 feet above sea level.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,230 people, 1,878 households, and 1,098 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,046.9/km² (2,710.0/mi²). There were 2,228 housing units at an average density of 551.4/km² (1,427.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.18% White, 0.35% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 1,878 households out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $27,478, and the median income for a family was $37,773. Males had a median income of $30,405 versus $22,255 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,347. About 10.9% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Famous residents

• Richard Marcinko — founder of SEAL Team SIX and Red Cell; and co-author of NY Times bestseller Rogue Warrior

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.831527° -75.883316°
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