Emerald Lakes, PA Demographics

A map of Emerald Lakes's Population by Race

Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,716, a decrease from the 2,895 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% White, 22.1% Hispanic, 20.6% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emerald Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emerald Lakes has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Emerald Lakes, that probability was 70.4% in 2020 and 69.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emerald Lakes is ranked the 523rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Emerald Lakes was ranked the 481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emerald Lakes's White Population

1,247 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 45.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emerald Lakes is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Emerald Lakes ranks 1852nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has increased from 41.6% to 45.9%.

Emerald Lakes is more White than neighboring Mount Pocono (43.4% White). Emerald Lakes is less White than neighboring Pocono Pines (84.4% White), Sierra View (51.5% White), Sun Valley (72.3% White), and Indian Mountain Lake (67.8% White).

Emerald Lakes's Black Population

560 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emerald Lakes is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Emerald Lakes ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has decreased from 24.4% to 20.6%.

Emerald Lakes is more Black than neighboring Pocono Pines (0% Black), Sierra View (14.9% Black), Sun Valley (18.7% Black), and Indian Mountain Lake (9.7% Black). Emerald Lakes is less Black than neighboring Mount Pocono (21.4% Black).

Emerald Lakes's Asian Population

0 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emerald Lakes is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Emerald Lakes ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Emerald Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Pocono Pines (13.3% Asian), Mount Pocono (8.1% Asian), Sierra View (3.2% Asian), and Indian Mountain Lake (1.1% Asian).

Emerald Lakes's Hispanic Population

600 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emerald Lakes is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Emerald Lakes ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has decreased from 24.4% to 22.1%.

Emerald Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocono Pines (0% Hispanic), Mount Pocono (16.4% Hispanic), Sierra View (20.3% Hispanic), Sun Valley (7.3% Hispanic), and Indian Mountain Lake (18.2% Hispanic).

Emerald Lakes's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Emerald Lakes is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Emerald Lakes ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 101.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.0%.

Emerald Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pocono Pines (0% Native American/Other), Mount Pocono (0% Native American/Other), Sun Valley (1.5% Native American/Other), and Indian Mountain Lake (0% Native American/Other). Emerald Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sierra View (9.4% Native American/Other).

Emerald Lakes's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Emerald Lakes, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emerald Lakes is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Emerald Lakes ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerald Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Emerald Lakes's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.4%.

Emerald Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Pocono Pines (2.3% Multiracial), Sierra View (0.7% Multiracial), Sun Valley (0.2% Multiracial), and Indian Mountain Lake (3.2% Multiracial). Emerald Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Pocono (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.