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Indian Lake

Pennsylvania · 377 residents (2025 est.) · 3.563 sq mi
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Indian Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $451,900. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
−16%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+35%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:377 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2833764685606531990201020202024Indian Lake
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,273
+183%since 2000
from $27,630 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−10%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing12.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$451,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,646
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
67.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+98%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score6.5%(24)
Diversity Score
6
+484%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.5 min
+126%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

Indian Lake, Pennsylvania has about 377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Indian Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $451,900, and the typical rent is about $1,646 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Lake, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Lake, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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