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Caroga Lake

New York · 448 residents · 2.5 sq mi
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Caroga Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,200. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $124,700. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
−10%since 2023
from 496 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
379458538617697201020202024Caroga Lake
2024448
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.9%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.7%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(32)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(42)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(47)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(83)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.7%(97)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.2%(59)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.7%(39)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,295 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,960
+20%since 2023
from $33,198 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+5%since 2023
from 0.461 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
71.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+11%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
German29.9%(134)
Italian20.5%(92)
Dutch15.2%(68)
American12.9%(58)
English8.9%(40)
Irish7.8%(35)
Slovak3.1%(14)
French1.1%(5)
Polish0.9%(4)
Scottish0.9%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+9%since 2023
from 22.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
Female
62.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(38)
Married48.8%(79)
Widowed19.1%(31)
Divorced8.6%(14)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(60)
Married34.4%(93)
Widowed40.4%(109)
Divorced3%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroga Lake, New York?

Caroga Lake, New York has about 448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caroga Lake, New York?

The typical household in Caroga Lake, New York earns about $55,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caroga Lake, New York expensive?

In Caroga Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $124,700.

How educated are people in Caroga Lake, New York?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Caroga Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caroga Lake, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Caroga Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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