Population 12,721 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Ariel
Household size in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lake Ariel has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania overall, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.59, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lake Ariel skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake Ariel: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Ariel
Renters in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lake Ariel is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lake Ariel: 39.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Pennsylvania city with 5,000+ people has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Lake Ariel was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,039 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $916 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$336 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Ariel costs $1,131 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $336 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Ariel
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lake Ariel: 23.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake Ariel is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Ariel
| Period | Lake Ariel | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Lake Ariel: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Ariel compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ariel | 2.54 | 52.0 | 8.6% | 14.1% | 39.0% | 1981 | $1,131 | 23.9% | 94.1% | 9.0% |
| Cortez | 3.05 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 4.4% | 15.6% | 1981 | $732 | 28.7% | 87.5% | 6.4% |
| Sterling | 2.44 | 54.8 | 0.7% | 10.2% | 29.1% | 1991 | $869 | 18.7% | 89.9% | 3.2% |
| Marshwood | 3.11 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 4.4% | 13.7% | 1983 | $740 | 37.7% | 85.5% | 2.5% |
| Pink | 2.40 | 44.4 | 26.7% | 30.6% | 17.9% | 1980 | $1,054 | 23.8% | 96.6% | 4.5% |
| South Canaan | 2.62 | 41.8 | 7.7% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 1980 | $920 | 31.6% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Mount Cobb | 3.11 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 4.4% | 13.7% | 1983 | $740 | 37.7% | 85.5% | 2.5% |
| Lakeville | 1.87 | 59.8 | 2.9% | 9.0% | 58.2% | 1976 | $1,245 | 39.9% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| Bloomington | 2.45 | 53.1 | 3.1% | 8.9% | 17.5% | 1985 | $854 | 21.7% | 92.0% | 3.1% |
| Greentown | 2.54 | 50.0 | 10.3% | 13.6% | 49.4% | 1983 | $1,148 | 27.0% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| Moscow | 2.44 | 48.1 | 7.2% | 16.0% | 7.0% | 1980 | $1,170 | 33.8% | 94.3% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Ariel. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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