Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania
Indian Mountain Lake, census-designated place, mostly in Monroe County (63.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Indian Mountain Lake had 4,733 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,889 (±572). GEOID 4236904.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,733
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,889 ±572
Median household income
$71,547
±$8,851 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$208,100
±$18,069 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,361
±$349 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Indian Mountain Lake and what county is it in?
Indian Mountain Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Monroe County (63.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It covers 6.4 square miles of land, 743 residents per square mile in 2020.
Indian Mountain Lake is in the East Stroudsburg, PA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Indian Mountain Lake lies partly within Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) and reaches into Penn Forest Township and Chestnuthill Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 2,989 | 63.1% |
| Carbon County | 1,744 | 36.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Indian Mountain Lake, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,733 residents in Indian Mountain Lake, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,889 (±572).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Indian Mountain Lake is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Indian Mountain Lake | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,889 ±572 | 167,515 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,497 ±225 | 61,212 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.22 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,495 ±360 | 79,607 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Indian Mountain Lake?
The median resident of Indian Mountain Lake is 43.3 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%. 11.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Indian Mountain Lake | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 ±10.5 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±5.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±5.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±3.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2% ±7.3 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.8% ±8.4 pts | 60.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±5.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3% ±3.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±7.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±4.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±4.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6% ±6.9 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±3.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±6.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Indian Mountain Lake earn?
Half of Indian Mountain Lake's 1,497 households earn less than $71,547 a year (±$8,851), against $83,565 in Monroe County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $79,012 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indian Mountain Lake | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,547 ±$8,851 | $83,565 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,421 ±$9,597 | $102,906 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,514 ±$3,740 | $38,861 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% ±5.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.6% ±14.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±6.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±4.5 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±2.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Indian Mountain Lake?
Owners occupy 82.9% of Indian Mountain Lake's occupied homes and renters 17.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 by its owner (±$18,069). The median renter pays $1,361 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Indian Mountain Lake | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,100 ±$18,069 | $267,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,361 ±$349 | $1,393 | −$618 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2% ±18.5 pts | 48.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,478 ±$186 | $1,853 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.9% ±7.1 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.1% ±7.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,495 ±360 | 79,607 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.5% ±2.9 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±4.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Indian Mountain Lake work and get to work?
60.2% of Indian Mountain Lake's workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.2 minutes.
| Measure | Indian Mountain Lake | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±6.1 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.2% ±11.8 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8% ±8.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9% ±3.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1% ±12.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.2 min ±6.2 | 38.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Indian Mountain Lake?
1 census tract lies mostly in Indian Mountain Lake, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3003.15Monroe County | 2,437 | $68,606 |
| Tract 201.07Carbon County | 3,499 | $69,773 |
| Tract 3012.04Monroe County | 3,986 | $93,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Indian Mountain Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Indian Mountain Lake compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Indian Mountain Lake ranks 1,308th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 841st | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,045th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,308th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,706th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,235th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 455th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 337th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,200th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,164th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 954th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 289th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 29th | 2,156 |
Indian Mountain Lake's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Indian Mountain Lake?
16 of the 57 figures for Indian Mountain Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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