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Copake Lake

New York · 784 residents · 9.504 sq mi
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Copake Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $610,300. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
+3%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.6
+59%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4665806948079212000201020202024Copake Lake
2024784
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,009
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,946 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,735
+190%since 2000
from $19,571 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+5%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$610,300
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
48.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+100%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(725)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
Diversity Score
7
+32%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copake Lake, New York?

Copake Lake, New York has about 784 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copake Lake, New York earns about $102,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copake Lake, New York expensive?

In Copake Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $610,300.

How educated are people in Copake Lake, New York?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Copake Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.9% of people in Copake 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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