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Lemont Furnace

Pennsylvania · 715 residents · 1.028 sq mi
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Lemont Furnace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,482. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 296 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
−29%since 2019
from 1,011 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
696 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 983 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+36%since 2019
from 33.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5376728089441K201020202024Lemont Furnace
2024877
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,482
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,281 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,737
+16%since 2019
from $15,239 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$70,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $694 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−14%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(894)
Black5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(41)
Diversity Score26.7%(270)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(648)
Black2.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(37)
Diversity Score22%(157)
Diversity Score
22
−17%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+34%since 2019
from 24.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania has about 715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania earns about $48,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% of people in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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