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Lake Heritage

Pennsylvania · 2,158 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Lake Heritage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,600. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 80% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,158
+90%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,164 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+29%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9502K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lake Heritage
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,833
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,172
+71%since 2000
from $26,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
6.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,085)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,969)
Black1.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(68)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other2.3%(50)
Diversity Score20%(432)
Diversity Score
20
+126%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania?

Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania has about 2,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania earns about $114,833 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 $277,600.

How educated are people in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania?

About 51.8% 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 1.3% of people in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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