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Emerald Lakes

Pennsylvania · 2,886 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Emerald Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $179,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,886
+9%vs 2011
vs 2,647 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
970 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 889 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−3%vs 2011
vs 38.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Emerald Lakes
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,892
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,650 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,424
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $19,363 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.333 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $183,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $984 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
65.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(1,281)
Black15.1%(401)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(590)
Asian6.3%(167)
Other7.9%(208)
Diversity Score85.4%(2,260)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(1,391)
Black22.6%(652)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(698)
Asian2.7%(78)
Other5.7%(163)
Diversity Score84.5%(2,439)
Diversity Score
85
−1%vs 2011
vs 85 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 48.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 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
1.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Female
48.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Foreign born
7.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 2,886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $45,892 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 $179,000, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% 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 4.7% of people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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