Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania
Old Forge borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Old Forge borough is a geographic entity located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,640. The land area covers 3.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,786 | ±406 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,959 | ±416 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,786 | ±406 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 173 | ±148 |
| Median Home Value | $174,400 | ±$15,865 |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | ±$101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,812 | ±$4,483 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,219 | ±$3,727 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 637 | ±233 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,285 | ±307 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85% | ±12.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF OLD FORGE
GUS Population: 8,654 (2024)
ID: 173995
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
310 S MAIN STREET, OLD FORGE PA 18518
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GUS Population: 216,859 (2024)
ID: 191328
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 ADAMS AVE, 6TH FLOOR, SCRANTON PA 18503-1607
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Old Forge | KG-06 | Old Forge, PA | |
| Regular School Old Forge | 07-12 | Old Forge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bear Creek Township, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kingston, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley
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College Vocational | 2.1 mi away | 3370 Birney Avenue, Moosic, PA, 18507 |
8009204593
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TAYLOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 710 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TAYLOR, PA, 18517 |
(570) 562-1234
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
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College | 4.7 mi away | 930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA, 18505-2196 |
5703461747
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WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 200 EXETER AVE, WEST PITTSTON, PA, 18643 |
(570) 654-9847
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University of Scranton
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College | 5.0 mi away | 800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA, 18510-4699 |
5709417400
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PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 47 BROAD ST, PITTSTON, PA, 18640 |
(570) 654-9565
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Lackawanna College
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College | 5.1 mi away | 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA, 18509-3206 |
5709617810
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN`S LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 520 VINE ST., SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 348-3000
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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
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College | 5.3 mi away | 525 Pine St, Scranton, PA, 18509 |
5705047000
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SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 500 VINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 348-3000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US, located 2.6 miles from Old Forge borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7° | 20.3° | 28.0° | 2.59" | 11.7" |
| February | 38.8° | 21.9° | 30.3° | 2.07" | 10.9" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.9° | 38.3° | 2.77" | 10.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 39.3° | 50.2° | 3.26" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.6° | 60.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.0° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.3° | 53.2° | 3.71" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.2° | 34.3° | 42.7° | 2.85" | 3.2" |
| December | 40.3° | 26.3° | 33.3° | 2.80" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Avoca borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Taylor borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Duryea borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Moosic borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Dupont borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206956576. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.