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Birchwood Lakes

Pennsylvania · 1,460 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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Birchwood Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has grown 28% since 2019. Median home value is $112,100. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,460
+28%since 2019
from 1,139 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,171 / sq mi
+28%since 2019
from 913 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
−7%since 2019
from 49.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Birchwood Lakes
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,145 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,214
+5%since 2019
from $23,037 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $115,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,219 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
8.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(925)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(198)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(442)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,206)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(135)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.6%(403)
Diversity Score
28
−29%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.5 min
−11%since 2019
from 53.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
48.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 1,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $57,500 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 $112,100, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% 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 19.0% of people in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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