Jefferson township, Pennsylvania
Jefferson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson township is a geographic entity located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,883. The land area covers 33.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,883 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,252 | ±112 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,431 | ±153 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,252 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 179 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $274,000 | ±$27,696 |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | ±$28 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,234 | ±$8,651 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,641 | ±$7,406 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 307 | ±194 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.7% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,858 | ±214 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.2% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,890 (2024)
ID: 174521
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
487 CORTEZ RD, LAKE ARIEL PA 18436-3705
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GUS Population: 216,859 (2024)
ID: 191328
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 ADAMS AVE, 6TH FLOOR, SCRANTON PA 18503-1607
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jefferson | PK-06 | Jefferson, PA | |
| Regular School Jefferson | 07-12 | Jefferson, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Dunmore, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
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College | 6.5 mi away | 120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore, PA, 18512-1602 |
5709632500
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VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 739 RIVER ST, PECKVILLE, PA, 18452 |
(570) 489-1765
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Marywood University
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College | 7.2 mi away | 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA, 18509-1598 |
5703486211
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HAMLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 518 EASTON TURNPIKE, LAKE ARIEL, PA, 18436 |
(570) 689-0903
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Johnson College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA, 18508-1495 |
5703426404
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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 5 NORTH MAIN ST, CARBONDALE, PA, 18407 |
(570) 282-4281
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Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
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College Vocational | 8.0 mi away | 3201 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA, 18508 |
5703468728
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NANCY KAY HOLMES BRANCH
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 1032 GREEN RIDGE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 207-0764
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Fortis Institute-Scranton
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College | 8.5 mi away | 517 Ash Street, Scranton, PA, 18509-2903 |
5705581818
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN`S LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 520 VINE ST., SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 348-3000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US, located 14.8 miles from Jefferson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7° | 20.3° | 28.0° | 2.59" | 11.7" |
| February | 38.8° | 21.9° | 30.3° | 2.07" | 10.9" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.9° | 38.3° | 2.77" | 10.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 39.3° | 50.2° | 3.26" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.6° | 60.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.0° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.3° | 53.2° | 3.71" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.2° | 34.3° | 42.7° | 2.85" | 3.2" |
| December | 40.3° | 26.3° | 33.3° | 2.80" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessup borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Mount Cobb CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Archbald borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Olyphant borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Throop borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Jermyn borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206937896. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.