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Lemont

Pennsylvania · 2,276 residents · 1.245 sq mi
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Lemont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $261,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,276
+8%since 2000
from 2,116 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,828 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lemont
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,980
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,051
+67%since 2000
from $25,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,928)
Black2.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(93)
Asian3.5%(80)
Other3.9%(89)
Diversity Score32.1%(732)
Diversity Score
32
+154%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 85.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

Lemont, Pennsylvania has about 2,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lemont, Pennsylvania earns about $82,980 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 $261,000, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Lemont, Pennsylvania?

About 52.5% 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 5.4% of people in Lemont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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