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Indian Lake

Pennsylvania · 390 residents · 3.563 sq mi
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Indian Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,403. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,800. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−13%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
+30%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833764685606531990201020202024Indian Lake
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,403
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,715
+120%since 2000
from $27,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$311,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
5.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(378)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.1%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+360%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

Indian Lake, Pennsylvania has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $98,403 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 $311,800.

How educated are people in Indian Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 44.4% 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 2.3% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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