Old Forge, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,965
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
11.8%
Median Home
$148,500
Median Income
$57,563
Median Rent
$835
Old Forge SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Old Forge, PA Crime Report
37
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
468.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-81.07%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Old Forge / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 468.9 | 1,709.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 76.0 | 306.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 76.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 76.0 | 191.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 31 | 392.9 | 1,403.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 2 | 25.3 | 182.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 28 | 354.8 | 1,124.2 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 12.7 | 96.8 | 219.9 |
Old Forge, PA Cost Of Living
94
Old Forge's Overall Cost Of Living
Old Forge's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Old Forge | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 91 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 111 | 100 | |
Rankings for Old Forge in Pennsylvania
Map Of Old Forge, PA
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Population over time in Old Forge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 76.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.2% | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 7.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Old Forge
| Gender | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Old Forge for adults over 25
| Education | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Old Forge, Pennsylvania
| Income | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
