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Indian Lake

Pennsylvania · 394 residents · 3.563 sq mi
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Indian Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,143. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,400. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−12%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
+21%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833764685606531990201020202024Indian Lake
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,143
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,929
+124%since 2000
from $27,630 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
67.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(384)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+353%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

Indian Lake, Pennsylvania has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $77,143 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 $305,400.

How educated are people in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 40.6% 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 7.3% of people in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Lake, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Lake, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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