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Big Bass Lake

Pennsylvania · 1,270 residents · 4.133 sq mi
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Big Bass Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $179,600. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,270
+4%vs 2011
vs 1,219 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 295 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+3%vs 2011
vs 50.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Big Bass Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,089
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $31,199 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.356 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $174,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,387
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,402 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−33.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
61.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,105)
Black4.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(32)
Asian1.4%(17)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score21.9%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,158)
Black1.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5%(63)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score20.2%(256)
Diversity Score
20
−8%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 31.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania has about 1,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $63,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $179,600, and the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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