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CITY · 2010 ACS

Birchwood Lakes

Pennsylvania · 1,386 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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Birchwood Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,813. Population has fallen 16% since 2011, a loss of 270 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $152,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
1,386
−16%vs 2011
vs 1,656 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.4
+1%vs 2011
vs 39.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Birchwood Lakes
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.6%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.3%(74)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.6%(105)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.9%(109)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.3%(101)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.6%(175)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.9%(179)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418%(249)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.2%(155)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.1%(98)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.2%(44)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.4%(19)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,813
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,964 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,738
−17%vs 2011
vs $22,581 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $141,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.7% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.6%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+15%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,270)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6%(83)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.5%(49)
Mexican1.6%(32)
Colombian1%(19)
Ancestry
German35.8%(709)
Italian30.7%(608)
Irish21.8%(432)
American11%(217)
Polish6%(118)
English4.9%(97)
Greek4.1%(82)
Dutch3.5%(70)
Welsh2.6%(52)
Norwegian1.8%(35)
Portuguese1.7%(34)
British1.5%(30)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(23)
French1%(20)
Hungarian1%(20)
Canadian1%(19)
Swiss0.4%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.0 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 49.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% 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
7.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.8%(251)
Married50.2%(302)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8%(48)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(129)
Married47.6%(312)
Widowed11.5%(75)
Divorced21.2%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 1,386 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $43,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $152,300, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of people in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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