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Lake Heritage

Pennsylvania · 2,997 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Lake Heritage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,003. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,861 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,997
+164%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,617 / sq mi
+108%since 2009
from 779 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+15%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9502K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lake Heritage
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.7%(231)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(101)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(96)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(170)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(116)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(249)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(369)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.6%(437)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(505)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.9%(627)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(71)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,003
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,807
+100%since 2000
from $26,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−11%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−31%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Heritage on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,085)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,684)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(196)
Asian2.6%(78)
Other1%(31)
Diversity Score
24
+70%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(113)
Puerto Rican2.1%(64)
Ecuadorian0.6%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.6%(78)
Ancestry
German35.5%(1,063)
English19.6%(586)
Irish16.6%(498)
Italian7.2%(216)
Polish3.3%(98)
Slovak1.8%(54)
American1.5%(46)
Russian1.3%(40)
Swedish1.2%(37)
Dutch1.1%(33)
Scottish1%(30)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1%(29)
Serbian0.8%(25)
Ukrainian0.8%(25)
French0.7%(20)
Arab0.3%(9)
British0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18%(213)
Married77.1%(910)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.9%(58)
Women 15+
Never married13%(180)
Married65.3%(907)
Widowed5.1%(71)
Divorced16.6%(230)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania?

Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania has about 2,997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania earns about $138,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $332,700.

How educated are people in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania?

About 2.3% of people in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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