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Beech Mountain Lakes

Pennsylvania · 2,157 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 $92,574. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $174,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,157
+21%since 2019
from 1,789 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−7%since 2019
from 48.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Beech Mountain Lakes
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,574
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,937
−2%since 2019
from $35,637 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
7.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(39)
Diversity Score21.3%(381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,802)
Black1.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(242)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other1.5%(32)
Diversity Score33.5%(722)
Diversity Score
33
+57%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−21%since 2019
from 29.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
44.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 2,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $92,574 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 $174,400.

How educated are people in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 48.4% 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 3.8% of people in Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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