Demographics

The first section of the Indicators report covers demographics. There are various demographic indicators presented to convey who lives in northeastern Pennsylvania. They include various population and household composition measures.

These datasets are not always released in a timely manner. Data from federal and state sources can lag 18 months or longer. The data used is the most current available and from the most reliable sources. Longitudinal data is particularly important for studying trends and changes, which are meaningful for understanding the circumstances of today.