Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Old Forge, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,573

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%7,027

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%900

Two or More

4.2%356

Asian

1.7%149

Other

1%84

Black

0.7%57

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%332

High School Diploma

28.6%1,896

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%544

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%738

Associate's Degree

10.5%694

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%1,180

Master's Degree

9.4%622

Professional Degree

0.4%28

Doctorate

2.7%176

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

30.3%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,400

Median Renti

$859

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%2,649

Renter-Occupied

30%1,137

Total Units

3,959

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%88

$50K–$100K

13.5%358

$100K–$150K

19.1%505

$150K–$200K

23.4%621

$200K–$300K

28.6%758

$300K–$500K

10.9%290

$500K–$1M

0.6%17

$1M+

0.5%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

120

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

311

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

114

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%25

2010–2019

1.6%64

2000–2009

4.2%168

1990–1999

5.2%206

1980–1989

6.8%268

1970–1979

13.8%548

1960–1969

17.1%676

1950–1959

13.9%550

1940–1949

8.7%344

1939 or earlier

28%1,110

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%2,809

Electricity

17.4%657

Fuel Oil

5%191

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%108

Coal

0.6%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,812

Mean Household Incomei

$90,362

Per Capita Incomei

$40,219

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

4,533

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%134

$10K–$15K

4.1%157

$15K–$20K

6.3%238

$20K–$25K

4%150

$25K–$30K

8%301

$30K–$35K

2.7%104

$35K–$40K

3.3%126

$40K–$45K

3.2%122

$45K–$50K

2.5%95

$50K–$60K

4.4%166

$60K–$75K

10.4%395

$75K–$100K

12.7%481

$100K–$125K

11.9%450

$125K–$150K

4.6%174

$150K–$200K

10.6%402

$200K+

7.7%291

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

212

Residentsi

355

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing123 homes98% occupied$386/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers74 homes84% occupied$451/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 815 homes99% occupied$321/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,812/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

64.8%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

24.9%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.8% of subsidized households are minority

30.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2973.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,216

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,285

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

673(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured