Lakeside, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lakeside, Pennsylvania had a total population of 96, the 1887th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $119,167, which is 53% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 53% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
- An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.1% — among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
Lakeside Quick Facts
How Lakeside Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106 | 96 | -9.4% |
| Median household income | $126,000 | $119,167 | -5.4% |
How Lakeside Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lakeside Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Cities Similar to Lakeside
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Springs | 99 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 62.6% |
| Allport | 93 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Shelltown | 93 | N/A | $100,900 | 10.0% | 34.4% |
| Kerrtown | 100 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Yarnell | 92 | N/A | $187,500 | 0.0% | 15.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 96, Lakeside'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
Lakeside is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 96. It ranks as the 1887th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lakeside is 42.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lakeside is $119,167. This is 53% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 48% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lakeside, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lakeside was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lakeside, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lakeside, Pennsylvania?
Lakeside, Pennsylvania has a population of 96 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lakeside, PA?
The median household income in Lakeside is $119,167, which is 48% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lakeside, PA?
The poverty rate in Lakeside is 3.1%. This means approximately 3 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lakeside, Pennsylvania?
Lakeside's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lakeside, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lakeside — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lakeside, Pennsylvania?
25.0% of adults (25+) in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.