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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Carmel

New York · 8,489 residents · 5.225 sq mi
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Lake Carmel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $155,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,489
−2%vs 2000
vs 8,663 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,625 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−14%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Lake Carmel
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,856
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,678 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,733
−35%vs 2000
vs $27,253 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$155,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$822
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $949 in 2000
US average: $450
84.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
3.1
+47%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(7,802)
Black1.5%(126)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(539)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(1,732)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,269)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(345)
Asian0.9%(80)
Other0.9%(74)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,296)
15
−24%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Carmel, New York?

Lake Carmel, New York has about 8,489 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Carmel, New York earns about $49,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Carmel, New York expensive?

In Lake Carmel, New York, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Carmel, New York?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Carmel, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in Lake Carmel, 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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