Fawn Lake Forest, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 765, Fawn Lake Forest's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fawn Lake Forest is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Pike County. The total population is 765. It ranks as the 1128th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fawn Lake Forest is 39.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Fawn Lake Forest has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.8% 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 Fawn Lake Forest is $88,083. This is 13% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $249,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Fawn Lake Forest is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fawn Lake Forest has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

40.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher 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 95.9%. Notably, 17.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fawn Lake Forest, 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.