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Lake Erie Beach

New York · 3,279 residents · 3.822 sq mi
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Lake Erie Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,968. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,220 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,279
−27%since 2000
from 4,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
858 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+44%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lake Erie Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,968
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,603 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,265
+138%since 2000
from $15,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+26%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
1.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,366)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(42)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,070)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian2.4%(78)
Other2.9%(94)
Diversity Score15.2%(500)
Diversity Score
15
+423%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Erie Beach, New York?

Lake Erie Beach, New York has about 3,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Erie Beach, New York earns about $59,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Erie Beach, New York expensive?

In Lake Erie Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Lake Erie Beach, New York?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Erie Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Erie Beach, New York?

About 15.2% of people in Lake Erie Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Erie Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Erie Beach, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,303 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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