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Laflin, PA

Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population

1,459

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,113

ZIP codes

0

Laflin and its ZIP codes

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Laflin at a glance

  • Laflin is about 3.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $120,833, 55% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,900 (4% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,710 a month.

Local data for Laflin, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laflin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$120,833

Poverty rate

2.3%

Median home value

$244,900

Median rent

$1,710/mo

Homeownership

90.3%

Bachelor's or higher

47.5%

Median age

46.5

Average commute

18.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (391), Irish Americans (329), Italian Americans (267).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Laflin.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,252

145,109 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,115

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $8,459 per person

Luzerne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Laflin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laflin, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

654

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,881

3.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

38.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Laflin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
YatesvilleBorough1.2 mi0.6
InkermanCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.7
HilldaleCensus-designated place1.9 mi0.8
BrowntownCensus-designated place1.9 mi0.5
HudsonCensus-designated place2 mi0.4
WyomingBorough2.6 mi1.4
West PittstonBorough2.7 mi0.8
PittstonCity2.7 mi1.5
PlainsCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.3
HughestownBorough3.1 mi0.9
ExeterBorough3.4 mi4.6
DupontBorough3.8 mi1.6
West WyomingBorough4 mi3.6
Forty FortBorough4.2 mi1.3
SwoyersvilleBorough4.3 mi2.2
DuryeaBorough4.6 mi5.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laflin, PA in?
Laflin is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Laflin, PA?
About 1,459 people live in Laflin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laflin?
Nearby places include Yatesville (1.2 mi), Inkerman (1.2 mi), Hilldale (1.9 mi), Browntown (1.9 mi), Hudson (2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023