Census ACS · #740 μSA
Lock Haven Metro Area
The Lock Haven, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,707 residents. The median household income is $58,842 and the median home value is $179,100.
37,707
Population
42
People / sq mi
$58,842
Median Income
$179,100
Median Home Value
The Lock Haven CBSA covers 890 sq mi of land at 42.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$58,842
Median Household Income
$31,762
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$179,100
Median Home Value
$815
Median Rent
71.6%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
10.6%
Foreign Born
Lock Haven spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lock Haven, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,707 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #740 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lock Haven metro area is $58,842, with a per capita income of $31,762.
The Lock Haven, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Lock Haven, Pa CBSA (30820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Lock Haven is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 42 people per square mile. With 37,707 residents, Lock Haven is a metro area in PA.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,842, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $179,100, with typical rent around $815.
21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.