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Lock Haven, PA
City in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
8,447
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,384
ZIP codes
0
Lock Haven and its ZIP codes
Lock Haven at a glance
- Lock Haven is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 126th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $46,102 a year, 41% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,300 (46% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Lock Haven, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lock Haven, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,102
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$137,300
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,817), Irish Americans (1,580), Italian Americans (704).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Lock Haven.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,572
12,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Lock Haven, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lock Haven, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
336
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Lock Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlemingtonBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CastaneaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.4 |
| DunnstownCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| Mill HallBorough | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| RoteCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WoolrichCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| McElhattanCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| AvisBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lock Haven, PA in?
- Lock Haven is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lock Haven, PA?
- About 8,447 people live in Lock Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lock Haven?
- Nearby places include Flemington (1.1 mi), Castanea (1.8 mi), Dunnstown (2 mi), Mill Hall (3 mi), Salona (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023