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Beurys Lake

Pennsylvania · 98 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Beurys Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,417. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,700. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−26%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+31%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
48881291692102000201020202024Beurys Lake
202498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,417
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,163
+160%since 2000
from $24,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+23%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
51.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(12)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+163%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania?

Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania has about 98 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $95,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $166,700.

How educated are people in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Beurys Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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