Birchwood Lakes is a CDP located in Pike County Pennsylvania. Birchwood Lakes has a 2024 population of 1,519. Birchwood Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 14.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,321 in 2020.
The average household income in Birchwood Lakes is $70,549 with a poverty rate of 24.91%. The median age in Birchwood Lakes is 53.7 years: 55.5 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Birchwood Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,433 | 95.53% |
| Other race | 36 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 612 | 2.45 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 268 | 2.87 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.73 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 100 | 2.84 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 13 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 0.42% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 9.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 16.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 597 | 50.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 206 | 17.49% |
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 | 1,124 | 1,119 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,464 | $29,479 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,653 | $38,347 | $15,446 |
| Some College | $36,855 | $0 | $0 |
$29,653
Average Earnings
$38,347
Average Male
$15,446
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Birchwood Lakes residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,398 | 362 | 25.89% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 4 | 5.63% |
24.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.6%
Male Poverty Rate
32.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Birchwood Lakes is White, with 25.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Birchwood Lakes is Hispanic, with 5.63% 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 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.94% |
| High School | 18.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 76.92% |
| Female Employed | 17.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,525 | $80,881 |
| Households | $59,444 | $70,549 |
| Married Families | $92,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,932 | $53,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
107
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
14.8%
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
20.47%
Born in Birchwood Lakes
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
98.27% of Birchwood Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 20.47% 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 | 1,519 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,510 | 10 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | 28 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 1,472 | 151 | 11.43% |
| 2020 | 1,321 | 182 | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 1,139 | -39 | -3.31% |
| 2018 | 1,178 | 90 | 8.27% |
| 2017 | 1,088 | -226 | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 1,314 | -256 | -16.31% |
| 2015 | 1,570 | -125 | -7.37% |
| 2014 | 1,695 | 217 | 14.68% |
| 2013 | 1,478 | -283 | -16.07% |
| 2012 | 1,761 | 105 | 6.34% |
| 2011 | 1,656 | 270 | 19.48% |
| 2010 | 1,386 | 0 | 0% |