Old Forge, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Old Forge, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,909
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
8.8%
Median Home
$145,600
Median Income
$57,014
Median Rent
$809
Old Forge SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Old Forge, PA Crime Report
37Total Crimes
468.9Total Crimes / 100k People
-80.01%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Old Forge / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 468.9 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 76.0 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 76.0 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 31 | 392.9 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 25.3 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 28 | 354.8 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 12.7 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Old Forge, PA Cost Of Living
95Old Forge's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Old Forge | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 112 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,909 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 8,038 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,090 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 8,172 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 8,225 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8,265 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,299 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,323 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 8,343 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,374 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Old Forge
| Race | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Old Forge
| Gender | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Old Forge for adults over 25
| Education | Old Forge | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 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 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
