Emerald Lakes is a CDP located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Emerald Lakes has a 2024 population of 3,285. Emerald Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 10.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,961 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerald Lakes is $101,975 with a poverty rate of 4.12%. The median age in Emerald Lakes is 42.3 years: 42.6 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emerald Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,530 | 53.89% |
| Two or more races | 518 | 18.25% |
| Black or African American | 457 | 16.1% |
| Other race | 326 | 11.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,114 | 2.55 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 473 | 3.08 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 301 | 0 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 295 | 3.27 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 45 | 2.6 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 2.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,030 | 46.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1% |
| Some College | 613 | 27.83% |
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 | 1,186 | 1,146 | 151 |
| Hispanic | 670 | 624 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 417 | 20 |
| Black | 254 | 254 | 10 |
| Other Race | 203 | 156 | 22 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 16.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,159 | $71,202 | $50,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,066 | $93,507 | $40,480 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $73,241 | $73,241 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,352 | $92,690 | $40,271 |
| Some College | $0 | $79,849 | $0 |
$43,352
Average Earnings
$92,690
Average Male
$40,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.99% of Emerald Lakes residents speak only English, while 22.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 921 | 61 | 6.62% |
| Multiple | 518 | 48 | 9.27% |
| Black | 457 | 46 | 10.07% |
| Other | 326 | 13 | 3.99% |
| White | 1,436 | 10 | 0.7% |
4.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.46%
Male Poverty Rate
4.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerald Lakes is Black, with 10.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerald Lakes is White, with 0.7% 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 4.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.58% |
| High School | 1.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,491 | $90,361 |
| Households | $101,688 | $101,975 |
| Married Families | $110,868 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $70,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 13 | 5.24% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
21.98%
Born in Emerald Lakes
88.41%
Native Born
11.59%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
8.91%
Naturalized
88.41% of Emerald Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 21.98% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,285 | 29 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 3,256 | 28 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 3,228 | -72 | -2.18% |
| 2021 | 3,300 | 339 | 11.45% |
| 2020 | 2,961 | -534 | -15.28% |
| 2019 | 3,495 | -459 | -11.61% |
| 2018 | 3,954 | 195 | 5.19% |
| 2017 | 3,759 | -449 | -10.67% |
| 2016 | 4,208 | 386 | 10.1% |
| 2015 | 3,822 | 539 | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 3,283 | 496 | 17.8% |
| 2013 | 2,787 | -222 | -7.38% |
| 2012 | 3,009 | 362 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 2,647 | -239 | -8.28% |
| 2010 | 2,886 | 0 | 0% |