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Emerald Lakes

Pennsylvania · 2,716 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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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

Total population
2,716
−4%since 2023
from 2,839 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
913 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 954 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Emerald Lakes
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,459
Unchangedsince 2023
from $39,582 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
+18%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $259,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,016 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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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)
Diversity Score78%(2,215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(1,247)
Black20.6%(560)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(600)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(309)
Diversity Score85.6%(2,325)
Diversity Score
86
+10%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
−3%since 2023
from 33.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Foreign born
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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