Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 700, Pocono Mountain Lake Estates'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

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Pike County. The total population is 700. It ranks as the 1183rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is 52.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. With 30.1% of the population under 18, Pocono Mountain Lake Estates has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.4% 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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is $63,481. This is 19% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.0%. This is 242% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $189,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.0% vs 10.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.3% vs 8.7%).

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 98.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, 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.