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Lake Carmel

New York · 8,282 residents · 5.225 sq mi
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Lake Carmel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,340. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

8,282
−4%since 2000
from 8,663 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,585 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Lake Carmel
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,340
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,678 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$33,776
+24%since 2000
from $27,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$317,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,324
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $949 in 2000
US average: $853
67.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
46.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.1
+92%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(6,578)
Black2.4%(197)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,247)
Asian1.7%(137)
Other1.9%(154)
Diversity Score43.8%(3,625)
44
+119%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
31.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Carmel, New York?

Lake Carmel, New York has about 8,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Carmel, New York earns about $78,340 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 $317,400, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Carmel, New York?

About 24.6% 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 4.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 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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