Lackawanna
City in Erie County, New York
Lackawanna is a city in Erie County, New York, with 19,949 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blasdell, 1.5 miles S.
- 19,949residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 3,047 / sq mipopulation density
- 14218main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lackawanna
Lackawanna is a city in Erie County, New York, United States, just south of the city of Buffalo in western New York State. The population was 19,949 at the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in New York, growing in population by 10% from 2010 to 2020. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The city of Lackawanna is in the western part of Erie County.
The town's name derives from the Lackawanna Steel Company, which owned the steel plant around which the city developed. During the early 20th century, the Lackawanna steel plant was the largest in the world. The word "Lackawanna" refers to the steel company's original location in the Lackawanna River Valley, in eastern Pennsylvania. That place name, in turn, might come from Lenape lèkaohane, meaning "sandy stream", or lechauhanne, [lɛxaohánɛk], meaning "forks of the river".
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Living in Lackawanna
- Median household income
- $52,110
- Median home value
- $140,700
- Median rent
- $872/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Lackawanna had 19,949 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,949 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,047 per sq mi (1,176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lackawanna at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,949 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.55 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8182° N, 78.8328° W |
| ZIP codes | 14218, 14219, 14220 |
| Official website | lackawannany.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3640189 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lackawanna
- Blasdell1.5 mi S
- West Seneca4.3 mi E
- Buffalo5.3 mi N
- Sloan5.5 mi N
- Orchard Park6.0 mi SE
- Wanakah6.2 mi SW
- Hamburg6.5 mi S
- Cheektowaga7.5 mi NE
- Depew9.2 mi NE
- Lancaster10.1 mi NE
- Elma Center10.1 mi E
- North Boston10.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna
What county is Lackawanna in?
Lackawanna is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Lackawanna, NY?
19,949 people lived in Lackawanna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lackawanna, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14218. Other ZIP codes: 14219, 14220.
What is the elevation of Lackawanna?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lackawanna?
Blasdell (1.5 mi), West Seneca (4.3 mi), Buffalo (5.3 mi), Sloan (5.5 mi), Orchard Park (6.0 mi).
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