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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Deer Lake

Pennsylvania · 528 residents · 0.439 sq mi
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Deer Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,386. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $97,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

528
−2%since 1990
from 538 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,203 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,226 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+11%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5015826647468271990201020202024Deer Lake
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,386
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,577
+81%since 1990
from $14,134 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $405 in 1990
US average: $602
96.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.3% in 1990
3.4% rent
1.9
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian1.3%(7)
Diversity Score3.8%(20)
4
+171%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

Deer Lake, Pennsylvania has about 528 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $52,386 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% 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 4.0% of people in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Lake, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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