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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

448
−10%since 2023
from 496 in 2023
2010 – 2024
179 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
379458538617697201020202024Caroga Lake
2024448
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,295 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$124,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
93.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
6.5% rent
71.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
−7%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(10)
Diversity Score5.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score6%(27)
6
+11%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+9%since 2023
from 22.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
95.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
62.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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