Old Forge SnackAbility
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Crime in Old Forge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Old Forge. Key points include:
There were 55 total crimes in Old Forge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Old Forge is 635.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Old Forge is 138.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Old Forge is 496.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Old Forge is -70.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Old Forge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Old Forge / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 55 | 635.5 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 138.7 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.6 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 127.1 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 496.9 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 57.8 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 381.3 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 57.8 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Old Forge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Old Forge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Old Forge is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Old Forge is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Old Forge is $207,906.
The median income in Old Forge is $71,812.
Old Forge's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Old Forge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Old Forge | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Old Forge, PA Weather
The average high in Old Forge is 60.0° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 78.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 46.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Old Forge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Old Forge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Old Forge
The current population in Old Forge is 8,573. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,573 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 8,533 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,506 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 8,494 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 7,909 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,965 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 8,038 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,090 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 8,172 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 8,225 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,265 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,299 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,323 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,343 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 8,374 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Old Forge
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Old Forge is:
82.0% White with 7,027 White residents.
0.7% African American with 57 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 149 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 84 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 356 Two Or More residents.
10.5% Hispanic with 900 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Old Forge
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Old Forge is 52.7% female with 4,515 female residents.
Old Forge is 47.3% male with 4,058 male residents.
| Gender | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Old Forge for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Old Forge completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Old Forge completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Old Forge completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Old Forge completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Old Forge completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Old Forge completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Old Forge completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Old Forge completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Old Forge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Old Forge, Pennsylvania
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3.5% of households in Old Forge earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Old Forge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Old Forge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.7% of households in Old Forge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Old Forge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Old Forge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Old Forge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Old Forge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Old Forge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Old Forge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
