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Pocono Mountain Lake Estates

Pennsylvania · 700 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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Pocono Mountain Lake Estates has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,481. Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 468 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $189,800. With a median age of 52.4, 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 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
700
−40%since 2023
from 1,168 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 549 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+37%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2965347721K1K201020202024Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
2024700
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,481
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,008 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,332
+8%since 2023
from $37,337 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+4%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.0
−7%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(466)
Black10.7%(125)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(530)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(47)
Diversity Score77.7%(908)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(279)
Black28%(196)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(20)
Diversity Score84.5%(592)
Diversity Score
85
+9%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania has about 700 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania earns about $63,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $189,800.

How educated are people in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

About 40.0% of people in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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