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Deer Lake

Pennsylvania · 495 residents · 1.515 sq mi
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Deer Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,097. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 126 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $192,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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
495
−20%vs 2011
vs 621 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
327 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 410 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
−4%vs 2011
vs 50.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
352425499572646201020202024Deer Lake
2024468
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,097
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,871
−5%vs 2011
vs $27,350 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.210 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $198,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−43.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.4% in 2011
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−2%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 28.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
Female
47.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

Deer Lake, Pennsylvania has about 495 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $61,097 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 $192,400.

How educated are people in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 41.2% 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 6.2% of people in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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