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Indian Mountain Lake

Pennsylvania · 3,889 residents · 6.372 sq mi
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Indian Mountain Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,547. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $208,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,889
−12%since 2023
from 4,399 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
610 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 690 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+3%since 2023
from 41.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Indian Mountain Lake
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,547
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,426 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,514
+6%since 2023
from $30,729 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+7%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $205,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,361
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,247 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(2,841)
Black5.7%(249)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(1,134)
Asian1.5%(64)
Other2.5%(111)
Diversity Score64%(2,818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(2,636)
Black9.7%(376)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(708)
Asian1.1%(44)
Other3.2%(125)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,416)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+5%since 2023
from 40.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Female
49.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Foreign born
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania?

Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania has about 3,889 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $71,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $208,100, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of people in Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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