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CITY · 2010 ACS

Caroga Lake

New York · 518 residents · 2.5 sq mi
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Caroga Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,673. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 152 residents. Median home value is $108,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−23%vs 2011
vs 670 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
207 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 268 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
−9%vs 2011
vs 53.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
379458538617697201020202024Caroga Lake
2024448
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,673
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,585
+2%vs 2011
vs $28,109 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $93,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $492 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−44.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
63.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+26%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.4%(17)
Diversity Score9.4%(49)
Diversity Score
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
52.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caroga Lake, New York?

Caroga Lake, New York has about 518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caroga Lake, New York earns about $50,673 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Caroga Lake, New York?

About 19.7% 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 14.7% of people in Caroga Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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