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Caroga Lake

New York · 448 residents · 2.50 sq mi
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Caroga Lake is a city of 448 people in New York. At a median age of 62.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $124,700. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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
Land area
2.50 sq mi
Population, 20102024
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

$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%
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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%
1.93 people
−5%since 2023
from 2.04 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.2%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
85.3%
US average: 95.5%
92.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.4%
US average: 13.8%
46.2%
US average: 18.4%
22.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
7.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era81%(17)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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