Conneaut Lakeshore, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Conneaut Lakeshore is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Crawford County. The total population is 1,886. It ranks as the 680th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conneaut Lakeshore is 56.4 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Conneaut Lakeshore is $66,094. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $184,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Conneaut Lakeshore is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Conneaut Lakeshore has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.3%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Conneaut Lakeshore, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.