Penn Forest, PA is a small rural community located in Carbon county with a population of 9,921. Although it has a much lower population density than the US average of 93 people per square mile, Penn Forest still offers many amenities and activities for its residents. Local businesses include the Appalachian Brewing Co., Penn Forest Natural Market, and the Penn Forest Township Fire Department. Year-round outdoor activities and organizations are available to help residents and visitors enjoy nature's beauty such as fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, skiing and snowboarding at nearby resorts such as Blue Mountain Ski Area and Camelback Ski Resort. Additionally, there are various local sporting events that take place throughout the year including soccer tournaments at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park and softball tournaments at Penn Forest Township Park. All together these events draw thousands of visitors to this quaint Pennsylvania town every year making it an enjoyable place to visit or settle down permanently.
The population in Penn Forest is 9,921. There are 134 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Penn Forest is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Penn Forest is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Penn Forest
- 63.4% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 30.5% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Penn Forest
- 86.7% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander