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Lemont

Pennsylvania · 2,270 residents · 1.245 sq mi
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Lemont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $229,800. Households here earn about 78% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,270
+7%since 2000
from 2,116 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,823 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lemont
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,783
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,795
+34%since 2000
from $25,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,983)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(41)
Asian2.2%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,119)
Black1.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(278)
Diversity Score
12
−3%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
42.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

Lemont, Pennsylvania has about 2,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lemont, Pennsylvania earns about $89,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemont, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lemont, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $229,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lemont, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Lemont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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