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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Carmel

New York · 8,663 residents · 5.225 sq mi
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Lake Carmel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,678. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $149,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,663
+2%since 1990
from 8,489 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,658 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,625 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+16%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Lake Carmel
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,678
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,856 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,253
+54%since 1990
from $17,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$949
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $822 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
16.0% rent
2.1
−32%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,269)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(345)
Asian0.9%(80)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,296)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(7,802)
Black1.5%(126)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(539)
Asian0.8%(67)
Diversity Score20%(1,732)
20
+31%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.8 min
+4%since 1990
from 29.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 8,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Carmel, New York earns about $70,678 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 $149,300, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Carmel, New York?

About 23.6% 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 3.8% of people in Lake Carmel, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Carmel, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Carmel, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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