The Town FilesLawrence County, Pennsylvania
85,024 people. The median home is worth $147,200 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $61,931.
Towns in Lawrence County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 21,926 | $77,400 | $42,219 | 39.5 |
| Neshannock | 9,843 | $212,100 | $83,115 | 51.4 |
| Ellwood City | 7,642 | $122,800 | $67,138 | 45.2 |
| Shenango | 7,133 | $169,100 | $77,522 | 52.5 |
| Union | 4,996 | $119,100 | $64,826 | 45.6 |
| North Beaver | 3,962 | $174,500 | $70,828 | 43.0 |
| Pulaski | 3,102 | $158,300 | $74,583 | 42.5 |
| Slippery Rock | 2,913 | $190,600 | $78,583 | 52.6 |
| Mahoning | 2,708 | $134,500 | $65,370 | 55.1 |
| Wilmington | 2,663 | $238,200 | $72,557 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Lawrence County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $831 | $996 |
| Median household income | $61,931 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 44.9 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
26,838 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,927 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 677 storm events in Lawrence County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lawrence County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).