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Big Bass Lake

Pennsylvania · 1,337 residents · 4.133 sq mi
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Big Bass Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,625. Population has grown 22% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $163,600. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,337
+22%since 2019
from 1,099 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
323 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 266 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+1%since 2019
from 50.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Big Bass Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,944 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,712
−3%since 2019
from $30,722 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $179,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,356 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
17.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,013)
Black3.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(34)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score18.5%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,181)
Black1.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(84)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score20.9%(280)
Diversity Score
21
+13%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−23%since 2019
from 22.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Female
50.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania has about 1,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $49,625 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% 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 6.7% of people in Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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