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The Hideout, PA
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,432
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
398
ZIP codes
0
The Hideout and its ZIP codes
The Hideout at a glance
- The Hideout is 37% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,045 a year, 38% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,600 (19% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for The Hideout, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
The Hideout, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,045
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$205,600
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
49.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (849), Irish Americans (640), German Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for The Hideout.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
How people get to work
The Hideout, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 49.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
The Hideout, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near The Hideout
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian RocksCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Wallenpaupack Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| The EscapeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.1 |
| HawleyBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| JessupBorough | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| WaymartBorough | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| MoscowBorough | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| PromptonBorough | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Pocono SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| OlyphantBorough | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 11 mi | 17.1 |
| JermynBorough | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is The Hideout, PA in?
- The Hideout is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of The Hideout, PA?
- About 2,432 people live in The Hideout, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near The Hideout?
- Nearby places include Indian Rocks (4.4 mi), Lake Wallenpaupack Estates (4.8 mi), Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (4.9 mi), The Escape (5.4 mi), Mount Cobb (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023