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Penn Lake Park

Pennsylvania · 360 residents · 1.583 sq mi
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Penn Lake Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,600. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
+34%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+22%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202623053483901990201020202024Penn Lake Park
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,785
+124%since 2000
from $20,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(341)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score8.4%(30)
Diversity Score
8
+351%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+118%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania has about 360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania earns about $81,250 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 $219,600.

How educated are people in Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania?

About 39.7% 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 0.6% 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 126 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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