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Beech Mountain Lakes

Pennsylvania · 2,111 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Beech Mountain Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $219,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 64% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,111
+10%since 2023
from 1,920 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,359 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−14%since 2023
from 45.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Beech Mountain Lakes
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,235
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,154 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,686
−1%since 2023
from $50,312 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−15%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,732)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(107)
Diversity Score22.7%(436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,868)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(50)
Diversity Score26.2%(553)
Diversity Score
26
+15%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−1%since 2023
from 22.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 2,111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $128,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $219,900.

How educated are people in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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