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Lake Delta

New York · 2,757 residents · 3.347 sq mi
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Lake Delta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,083. Population has declined 8% since 2021. Median home value is $158,900. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,757
−8%vs 2021
vs 3,011 in 2021
2020 – 2024
824 / sq mi
−8%vs 2021
vs 900 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
51.4
+6%vs 2021
vs 48.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $81,830 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$38,081
−29%vs 2021
vs $53,725 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$158,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $198,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$908
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $766 in 2021
US average: $1,124
89.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.0% in 2021
10.7% rent
2.1
−15%vs 2021
vs 2.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,660)
Black1.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(273)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score26.4%(794)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,526)
Black1.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(73)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score12.6%(348)
13
−52%vs 2021
vs 26 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
15.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 19.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
90.2%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
52.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
53.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.7% in 2021
49.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.3% in 2021
2.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Delta, New York?

Lake Delta, New York has about 2,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Delta, New York earns about $77,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Delta, New York expensive?

In Lake Delta, New York, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Delta, New York?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Delta, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.2% of people in Lake Delta, 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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