Pike County, PA

County

Cities in Pike County

Pocono Woodland Lakes

Neighborhoods in Pike County

Neighborhood

Pike, PA

McCartys Corner / Silver Spring

Bushkill / Pine Ridge

Birchwood Lakes / Conashaugh

Dingmans Ferry / Edgemere

Gold Key Lake / Sailor's Landing

Tamiment / Sandyville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Pike

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.7%

Households with Children

25.2%

School Enrollment K-12

5,232

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 13.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 24.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.8%
Seniors (65+): 24.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.8%
High School / GED: 34.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.1%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 42.9%
Living Alone: 31.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 5.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.7%
Puerto Rican: 47.9%
Cuban: 7.3%
Dominican: 11.6%
Central American: 4.0%
South American: 11.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 59.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.6%
Caribbean: 3.6%
Other Black: 41.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 23.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 67.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.6%
Spanish: 6.6%
European & Indo-European: 5.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 81.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources