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Penn Lake Park

Pennsylvania · 308 residents · 1.583 sq mi
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Penn Lake Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
+14%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+19%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202623053483901990201020202024Penn Lake Park
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,950
+32%since 2000
from $20,437 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(302)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+31%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania has about 308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania earns about $43,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of people in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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