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Emerald Lakes

Pennsylvania · 2,895 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Emerald Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,689. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 600 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $170,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,895
−17%since 2019
from 3,495 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
973 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−22%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024Emerald Lakes
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,689
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,420
+48%since 2019
from $26,613 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $155,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,301
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,400 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(1,352)
Black31.5%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(891)
Asian4.3%(152)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score85.6%(2,990)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,205)
Black24.4%(706)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(706)
Asian3.4%(99)
Other0.7%(22)
Diversity Score84%(2,431)
Diversity Score
84
−2%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
−24%since 2019
from 49.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.9% in 2019
Female
49.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
Foreign born
15.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 2,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $85,689 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 $170,200, and the typical rent is about $1,301 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% 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 5.0% of people in Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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