Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lake Harmony
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 Lake Harmony
Location in Pennsylvania
Lake Harmony
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Township | Kidder |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
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718 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18624
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Lake Harmony is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Kidder Township, within Carbon County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
In 2010, the population of Lake Harmony was 718 people. The area uses ZIP Code 18624. Lake Harmony is well-known for its beautiful lake and as a popular spot for vacations and outdoor fun.
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History of Lake Harmony
Lake Harmony has been a popular place for people to visit for over a century. It's known for its cool breezes and peaceful atmosphere.
Early Popularity
In 1913, a writer named Frederick Charles Brenckman described the area. He noted that Lake Harmony had become a very popular summer resort. Many small houses, called bungalows, were built there. People from nearby towns like Mauch Chunk and Allentown came to enjoy the lake. Others chose to camp by the lake during the warmer months.
Split Rock Lodge History
The Split Rock Lodge was once a private getaway. It was used by leaders of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Over time, much of the land around the lodge was sold to developers.
Sadly, the original lodge was destroyed by a fire in 1970. Part of the building survived, and it was rebuilt. It was then sold to a company called Village Square, Incorporated. The lodge has changed owners several times since then.
Since 2020, the resort has been owned by Bel Air Collection Resorts & Spas. This company is based in Mexico. Bel Air Collections promised many updates to the resort. These included new room designs and improved fitness areas. They also planned to update the bars and restaurants.
A company spokesperson said in 2022 that the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays. More recently, some people who own timeshares at the resort have expressed concerns. They say that some renovations have stopped or even gone backward. They also claim that some promises about the resort were not kept.
Geography and Climate
Lake Harmony is located by the shores of the lake that shares its name. The community covers a total area of about 43.9 square kilometers (about 17 square miles). Most of this area, 42.7 square kilometers (16.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles) is water.
Local Climate
The area has a humid continental climate (Dfb). This means it has warm summers and cold winters. The average monthly temperatures change a lot throughout the year. In January, the average temperature is about 22.2°F (or -5.4°C). In July, it warms up to about 68.0°F (or 20°C). The area's hardiness zone is 5b. This zone helps gardeners know which plants can survive the winter temperatures.
Community Population
The population of Lake Harmony has changed over the years. The numbers below are for the entire ZIP code 18624 area.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 439 | — | |
| 2010 | 718 | 63.6% | |
In 2010, the community had 718 people living there. There were 359 households and 203 families. The population density was about 43.5 people per square mile. There were 1,594 housing units in the area.
More recent information from 2016 suggests a smaller population. At that time, there were an estimated 540 people. There were 359 occupied homes out of 1,594 total housing units. About 168 families lived in the community. The population density was around 45 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
The community is mostly made up of people who identify as White. In 2016, about 95.8% of the population was White. Other groups included 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, and 0.7% Asian. About 1% identified as another race, and 0.7% identified as two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.1% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 359 households, about 14.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 46.8% were married couples living together. Around 5.6% had a female head of household with no husband present. About 43.5% of households were not families.
About 7.5% of all households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.0 people. The average family had 2.61 people. Many of the housing units, about 69.95%, are used for seasonal visits, recreation, or occasional use.
Age and Income
The population in Lake Harmony is spread out across different age groups. About 14.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 4.7% were between 19 and 24. A larger group, 37.4%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 25.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 52 years. There were slightly more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%).
According to a 2013 survey, the average income for a household in the community was $61,563. For families, the average income was $62,500.
