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Lake Winola

Pennsylvania · 572 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Lake Winola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,866. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 127 residents. Median home value is $174,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
−18%since 2023
from 699 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
371 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 454 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
−4%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
554607660713766201020202024Lake Winola
2024572
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,866
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,455 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,837
−1%since 2023
from $34,348 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+6%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $856 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−16%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score12%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(559)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
Diversity Score
6
−53%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% 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
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
Female
42.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania?

Lake Winola, Pennsylvania has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania earns about $48,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Winola, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lake Winola, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $174,700, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% of people in Lake Winola, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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