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Emerald Lakes
Pennsylvania · 2,716 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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The short version
Emerald Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,500. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $264,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20243K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(183)
5 to 95.2%(142)
10 to 140.7%(20)
15 to 195.3%(144)
20 to 246.5%(176)
25 to 3411.6%(316)
35 to 4422.3%(605)
45 to 5414.8%(402)
55 to 6421.4%(580)
65 to 743.7%(101)
75 to 841%(26)
85 and over0.8%(21)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$103,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
Information10.5%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$264,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $259,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
2.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(1,436)
Black7.1%(201)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(921)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(1,247)
Black20.6%(560)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(600)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(309)
86
+10%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican15.4%(417)
Cuban2.1%(58)
South American1.7%(47)
Ecuadorian1.7%(47)
Mexican1.5%(40)
Dominican1.4%(38)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(5)
Ancestry
Irish19.6%(533)
German12.7%(344)
Italian11.4%(310)
West Indian6.8%(186)
Dutch5.3%(143)
American5%(135)
Ukrainian3.7%(100)
Jamaican3.5%(94)
English2.3%(62)
French1.8%(50)
Haitian1.2%(33)
Canadian1%(28)
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Scottish0.7%(19)
Subsaharan African0.7%(18)
Arab0.6%(16)
Egyptian0.6%(16)
Slovak0.6%(16)
Hungarian0.4%(12)
Ethiopian0.4%(12)
Guyanese0.4%(10)
French Canadian0.3%(8)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(493)
Married52.3%(606)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.1%(59)
Women 15+
Never married42.8%(519)
Married35.4%(429)
Widowed6.3%(77)
Divorced15.5%(188)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?
Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 2,716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $103,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $264,800, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.
How educated are people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?
About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?
About 6.1% of people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PennsylvaniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024