Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Pennsylvania
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Private community
Census-designated place |
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Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is situated on the banks of Lake Wallenpaupack, the third largest lake in Pennsylvania.
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| US Congressional District | PA-10 |
| School District | Wallenpaupack Area |
| County | Wayne |
| Magisterial District | 22-3-01 |
| Township | Paupack |
| Named for | Lake Wallenpaupack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,279 |
| • Density | 285.4/sq mi (739.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 2633445, 2633418 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-58480-80652 |
| Waterways | Beaver Lake, Deer Lake, Lake Wallenpaupack |
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is a special kind of neighborhood. It is a private community and a census-designated place in Paupack Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. This means it's a planned area with its own rules, and it's also recognized for population counting. In 2010, about 1,279 people lived here.
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is known for its beautiful natural setting. It is located right by Lake Wallenpaupack, which is the third largest lake in Pennsylvania. This makes it a popular spot for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
Exploring Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates covers a total area of about 2.02 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good part of it, about 0.39 square miles (1 square kilometer), is water. This water area includes parts of the big Lake Wallenpaupack, as well as smaller lakes like Beaver Lake and Deer Lake.
The community is located in a scenic part of Pennsylvania. It sits at an elevation of about 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. This area is known for its forests and rolling hills, making it a great place for people who love the outdoors.
Who Lives in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
In 2010, the community had 1,279 residents. The population density was about 739 people per square mile. There were also many homes, with about 1,415 housing units.
Most of the people living in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates are White (96.0%). There are also smaller groups of African American (2.3%), Asian (0.3%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (0.2%) residents. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has a mix of different age groups. About 18.5% of the residents are under 18 years old. The largest group, 54.8%, are adults aged 18 to 64. About 26.7% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age of residents in 2010 was about 51 years old. Many households are families, with about 58.2% being married couples living together.
