Big Bass Lake is a CDP located in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Big Bass Lake has a 2024 population of 1,445. Big Bass Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 5.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Bass Lake is $75,678 with a poverty rate of 7.18%. The median age in Big Bass Lake is 50.8 years: 54.1 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bass Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,305 | 91.9% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 4.58% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.68% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 546 | 2.6 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 327 | 2.77 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Non Family | 146 | 1.1 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 51 | 5.57 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 22 | 3 | 50 | 50 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 447 | 40.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 338 | 30.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 970 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 18 |
| Black | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $129,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,107 | $102,885 | $93,393 |
| High School Graduate | $25,313 | $31,172 | $14,479 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,614 | $42,614 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,263 | $33,700 | $31,136 |
| Some College | $35,398 | $50,543 | $35,057 |
$33,263
Average Earnings
$33,700
Average Male
$31,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.38% of Big Bass Lake residents speak only English, while 5.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,302 | 98 | 7.53% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
| Multiple | 65 | 1 | 1.54% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
8.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Bass Lake is Hispanic, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Bass Lake is Multiple, with 1.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| High School | 13.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.81% |
| Some College | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Employed | 4.68% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $86,641 |
| Households | $52,463 | $75,678 |
| Married Families | $75,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,278 | $42,010 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 14.23% |
| Black | 4 | 11.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.46%
Born in Big Bass Lake
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.59% of Big Bass Lake residents were born in the United States, with 52.46% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,445 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 1,432 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 1,420 | 82 | 6.13% |
| 2021 | 1,338 | -38 | -2.76% |
| 2020 | 1,376 | 277 | 25.2% |
| 2019 | 1,099 | -137 | -11.08% |
| 2018 | 1,236 | -86 | -6.51% |
| 2017 | 1,322 | -133 | -9.14% |
| 2016 | 1,455 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 1,453 | -103 | -6.62% |
| 2014 | 1,556 | 236 | 17.88% |
| 2013 | 1,320 | 162 | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 1,158 | -61 | -5% |
| 2011 | 1,219 | -51 | -4.02% |
| 2010 | 1,270 | 0 | 0% |