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Harveys Lake

Pennsylvania · 2,788 residents · 5.396 sq mi
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Harveys Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,230. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,700. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,788
−3%since 2000
from 2,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
517 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+35%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Harveys Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,230
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,387
+117%since 2000
from $22,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,824)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(41)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(122)
Diversity Score
4
+37%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.2 min
+142%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania?

Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania has about 2,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $85,230 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $196,700, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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