Lykens Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1937 residents, 810 households, and 528 families in the borough. The population density was 1450.5 people per square mile (560.04/kmē), giving it the 804th most densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 925 housing units at an average density of 690.3 per square mile (266.53/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 39.9 years, the median age of male residents at 38.7 and the median age of female residents at 40.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 97.47% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.77% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.03% from two or more races and 0.15% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $33846, it is Pennsylvania's 756th wealthiest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $40909, making it the 779th wealthiest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $17459, it would be the 708th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income is $22483, Males had a median income of $26762 versus $16936 for females.
In 2000, 429 pupils and students, of which 203 are male and 226 are female, 22.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 34 nursery or pri school, 28 kindergarten, 221 elementary school, 110 high school and 36 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1937 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1937 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1933 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1916 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1906 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1891 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1865 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1853 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1845 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1853 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1848 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 28 | 6 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 24 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 104 | 117 | 221 |
| High school | 59 | 51 | 110 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 28 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lykens borough, Pennsylvania | $33846 | $40909 | $17459 |
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | $41507 | $50974 | $22134 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |