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Laflin, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 11 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Laflin has a population of 1,502.
In Laflin, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Laflin people are married off.
In 2000, Laflin had a median family income of $69,226. People in Laflin generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Laflin than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 94% of the housing units in Laflin. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Laflin, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.
Laflin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Laflin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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