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Lucerne Mines

Pennsylvania · 615 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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Lucerne Mines has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,644. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 336 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,600. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
−35%since 2000
from 951 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
733 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+44%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337239131K1K1990201020202024Lucerne Mines
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,644
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,427 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,658
+155%since 2000
from $13,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−23%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−71.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(930)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(579)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.2%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(85)
Diversity Score
14
+181%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania?

Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania has about 615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania earns about $70,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $136,600.

How educated are people in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania?

About 0.2% of people in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 462 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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