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Caroga Lake

New York · 548 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 $48,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $101,400. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

548
+6%since 2019
from 516 in 2019
2010 – 2024
219 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 206 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
57.9
−4%since 2019
from 60.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
379458538617697201020202024Caroga Lake
2024448
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,438
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$33,082
−11%since 2019
from $37,160 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
1.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$101,400
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
94.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
5.2% rent
2.1
−7%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(63)
Diversity Score26.8%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(47)
Diversity Score21.8%(119)
22
−19%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
14.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
−16%since 2019
from 30.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
80.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
56.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
38.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
64.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Caroga Lake, New York?

Caroga Lake, New York has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caroga Lake, New York earns about $48,438 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 $101,400.

How educated are people in Caroga Lake, New York?

About 22.6% 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 1.5% 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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