Lemont Furnace is a CDP located in Fayette County Pennsylvania. Lemont Furnace has a 2024 population of 1,068. Lemont Furnace is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 19.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 897 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemont Furnace is $60,395 with a poverty rate of 5.71%. The median age in Lemont Furnace is 28.5 years: 24.6 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemont Furnace was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 68.09% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 22.92% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 7.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 331 | 3.12 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 161 | 3.04 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 118 | 1.41 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 52 | 7.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 7.79% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 11.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 15.96% |
| High School Graduate | 226 | 41.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 6.68% |
| Some College | 45 | 8.35% |
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 | 461 | 385 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,568 | $52,978 | $14,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,375 | $52,757 | $36,011 |
| Some College | $35,106 | $0 | $35,718 |
$38,375
Average Earnings
$52,757
Average Male
$36,011
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lemont Furnace residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 40 | 5.68% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
5.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.48%
Male Poverty Rate
8.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemont Furnace is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemont Furnace is White, with 5.68% 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 13.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.28% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,328 | $74,931 |
| Households | $46,250 | $60,395 |
| Married Families | $88,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,438 | $34,157 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 10.96% |
| Islander | 19 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
90.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
83.85%
Born in Lemont Furnace
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lemont Furnace residents were born in the United States, with 83.85% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% 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 | 1,068 | 17 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 1,051 | 17 | 1.64% |
| 2022 | 1,034 | 11 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 1,023 | 126 | 14.05% |
| 2020 | 897 | -114 | -11.28% |
| 2019 | 1,011 | 110 | 12.21% |
| 2018 | 901 | 71 | 8.55% |
| 2017 | 830 | 21 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 809 | -38 | -4.49% |
| 2015 | 847 | 100 | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 747 | 15 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 732 | -33 | -4.31% |
| 2012 | 765 | -54 | -6.59% |
| 2011 | 819 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 827 | 0 | 0% |