Lausanne township, Pennsylvania
Lausanne township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lausanne township is a geographic entity located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 226. The land area covers 5.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 226 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 120 | ±36 | 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 | 132 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 120 | ±36 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $227,400 | ±$17,180 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,417 | ±$27,622 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,355 | ±$28,499 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.8% | ±22.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 148 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±2.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF LAUSANNE
GUS Population: 226 (2024)
ID: 174318
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
143 N STAGECOACH RD, WEATHERLY PA 18255-4217
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GUS Population: 65,743 (2024)
ID: 111840
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 129, JIM THORPE PA 18229-0129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hazleton, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Jim Thorpe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mountain Top, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Drums, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Mountaintop, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Freeland, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Hazle Township, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hazle Twp, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hazle Township, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Hazleton, 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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Hazleton Area Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 1451 West 23rd Street, Hazle TWP., PA, 18202 |
570459322182407
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FREELAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 515 FRONT ST., FREELAND, PA, 18224 |
(570) 636-2125
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
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College | 11.0 mi away | 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA, 18202-8025 |
5704503000
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HAZLETON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 55 N CHURCH ST, HAZLETON, PA, 18201 |
(570) 454-2961
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Luzerne County Community College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA, 18634 |
5707400200
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DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 54 BROADWAY, JIM THORPE, PA, 18229 |
(570) 325-2131
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Wilkes University
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College | 19.4 mi away | 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18766 |
5704085000
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LEHIGHTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 124 NORTH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA, 18235 |
(610) 377-2750
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King's College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18711-0801 |
5702085900
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PENN KIDDER BRANCH
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 2588 ROUTE 903, ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA, 18210 |
(570) 722-0300
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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 FRANCIS E WALTER DAM, PA US, located 11.4 miles from Lausanne township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4° | 15.6° | 23.5° | 3.13" | — |
| February | 34.8° | 16.7° | 25.8° | 2.60" | — |
| March | 43.0° | 23.7° | 33.3° | 3.65" | — |
| April | 56.5° | 34.3° | 45.4° | 4.06" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 45.4° | 56.2° | 4.17" | — |
| June | 74.2° | 53.9° | 64.0° | 4.81" | — |
| July | 78.6° | 58.0° | 68.3° | 4.49" | — |
| August | 77.4° | 56.2° | 66.8° | 4.55" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.9° | 59.8° | 5.24" | — |
| October | 59.1° | 38.3° | 48.7° | 4.69" | — |
| November | 46.9° | 29.5° | 38.2° | 3.61" | — |
| December | 36.0° | 22.0° | 29.0° | 3.84" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherly borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
| Jeddo borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Hickory Hills CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Freeland borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| Beaver Meadows borough | Borough | 5.5 mi | — |
| Nesquehoning borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202541888. • 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.