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Pocono Woodland Lakes

Pennsylvania · 3,202 residents · 6.238 sq mi
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Pocono Woodland Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,814. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 598 residents. Median home value is $348,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,202
−16%since 2023
from 3,800 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 609 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201020202024Pocono Woodland Lakes
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(108)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(228)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(208)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(247)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(192)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.4%(204)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(487)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(471)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420%(639)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(291)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(119)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,814
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,932 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,519
+8%since 2023
from $48,680 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+13%since 2023
from 0.328 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $309,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,366)
Black7%(265)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,778)
Black7.7%(246)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(123)
Diversity Score
30
+14%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.7%(55)
Ancestry
Irish35.1%(1,125)
English25.6%(820)
German20.5%(655)
Italian17.3%(553)
Polish6.8%(219)
Russian6.1%(194)
Norwegian3.9%(124)
Scottish3.1%(99)
Dutch2.2%(70)
American1.2%(40)
French1%(32)
Austrian0.9%(30)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.8%(25)
British0.7%(23)
Swedish0.6%(18)
Czech0.4%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−13%since 2023
from 42.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% 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
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
44.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(444)
Married62.6%(851)
Widowed2.7%(37)
Divorced2%(27)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(271)
Married71.7%(931)
Widowed2.9%(38)
Divorced4.5%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania has about 3,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania earns about $118,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $348,000.

How educated are people in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Pocono Woodland Lakes, 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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