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Deer Lake

Pennsylvania · 468 residents · 1.515 sq mi
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Deer Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $220,300. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

468
+7%since 2023
from 438 in 2023
2010 – 2024
309 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 289 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
352425499572646201020202024Deer Lake
2024468
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$150,114
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,208 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$73,866
+8%since 2023
from $68,592 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.443
−8%since 2023
from 0.481 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$220,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $240,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
94.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
5.8% rent
28.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.5
−21%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(13)
Diversity Score7.2%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(17)
Diversity Score8.8%(41)
9
+22%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−18%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
20.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

Deer Lake, Pennsylvania has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $150,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $220,300.

How educated are people in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of people in Deer Lake, 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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