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Duane Lake

New York · 236 residents · 2.4 sq mi
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Duane Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,150. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $404,300. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−34%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
+61%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1261982713444162000201020202024Duane Lake
2024236
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,150
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,913 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,223
+111%since 2000
from $28,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+51%since 2010
from 0.231 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing30.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services26.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+75%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(15)
Diversity Score14.9%(35)
Diversity Score
15
+2019%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.1%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.5%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
33.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duane Lake, New York?

Duane Lake, New York has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Duane Lake, New York earns about $142,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duane Lake, New York expensive?

In Duane Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $404,300.

How educated are people in Duane Lake, New York?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Duane Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.0% of people in Duane 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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