Lake Heritage, PA Demographics

A map of Lake Heritage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,684	1,969	89.6%	91.2%
Hispanic	196	68	6.5%	3.2%
Asian	78	26	2.6%	1.2%
Multiracial	31	53	1.0%	2.5%
Black	8	38	0.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,997, a dramatic increase from the 2,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Heritage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Heritage has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Lake Heritage, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Heritage is ranked the 475th 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). Lake Heritage was ranked the 616th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Heritage's White Population

2,684 residents of Lake Heritage, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Heritage is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lake Heritage ranks 935th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's White population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. White residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has decreased from 91.2% to 89.6%.

Lake Heritage is more White than neighboring Bonneauville (71.4% White), Gettysburg (70.6% White), and Littlestown (87.8% White). Lake Heritage is less White than neighboring Hunterstown (100% White), and Table Rock (89.8% White).

Lake Heritage's Black Population

8 residents of Lake Heritage, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Heritage is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lake Heritage ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Black residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

Lake Heritage is more Black than neighboring Hunterstown (0% Black), and Table Rock (0% Black). Lake Heritage is less Black than neighboring Bonneauville (8.6% Black), Gettysburg (4.2% Black), and Littlestown (2.1% Black).

Lake Heritage's Asian Population

78 residents of Lake Heritage, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Heritage is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lake Heritage ranks 516th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Lake Heritage is more Asian than neighboring Bonneauville (0% Asian), Hunterstown (0% Asian), and Littlestown (0.3% Asian). Lake Heritage is less Asian than neighboring Gettysburg (6.8% Asian), and Table Rock (5.1% Asian).

Lake Heritage's Hispanic Population

196 residents of Lake Heritage, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Heritage is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Heritage ranks 725th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 188.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.5%.

Lake Heritage is more Hispanic than neighboring Hunterstown (0% Hispanic), Table Rock (0% Hispanic), and Littlestown (1.3% Hispanic). Lake Heritage is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonneauville (16.7% Hispanic), and Gettysburg (16.5% Hispanic).

Lake Heritage's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lake Heritage, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Heritage is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Heritage ranks 1296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake Heritage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gettysburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Littlestown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Heritage's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Lake Heritage, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Heritage is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Heritage ranks 1403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Heritage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Heritage's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.0%.

Lake Heritage is more Multiracial than neighboring Hunterstown (0% Multiracial). Lake Heritage is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonneauville (3.3% Multiracial), Gettysburg (1.8% Multiracial), Table Rock (5.1% Multiracial), and Littlestown (8.2% 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.