Deer Lake, Pennsylvania
Deer Lake: Borough in southeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Deer Lake is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 687 and a population density of 1,462 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 645 inhabitants.
The city was created 89 years ago in 1935.
Quick Facts about Deer Lake
| Population : | 645 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 17961 |
| Area : | 0.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,594 feet / 486 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1936 (89 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:57:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,372 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Deer Lake is located at 39°51'0"N 79°35'21"W (39.8500800, -79.5892100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Deer Lake decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 680 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 689 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 685 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 680 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 671 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 671 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 666 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 662 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 659 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 645 | -2.17% | estimation process |
Schools in Deer Lake
College & universities near Deer Lake, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214759 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace (PA) | 15456-1025 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Deer Lake, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
Post offices near Deer Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chalk Hill Post Office | Chalk Hill (PA) | 15421 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 21,443 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| White | 15,495 | City in United States of America |
| Uniontown | 9,632 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Collier | 8,247 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Redstone | 5,241 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Lynn | 4,440 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Mahoning | 4,096 | Township in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania |
| Fayette | 3,560 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Hatfield | 3,323 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Masontown | 3,260 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne | 2,802 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| East Uniontown | 2,419 | Census designated place |
| Coolspring | 2,127 | City in United States of America |
| Hopwood | 2,090 | Census designated place |
| Connellsville | 2,048 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oliver | 1,942 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
