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Bear Lake

Pennsylvania · 164 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Bear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,455. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−15%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1241481731972211990201020202024Bear Lake
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,455
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,454
+40%since 2000
from $10,329 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(8)
Diversity Score27.9%(46)
Diversity Score
28
+2064%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−20%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

Bear Lake, Pennsylvania has about 164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $35,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bear Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Bear Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Lake, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Lake, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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