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Lake Erie Beach

New York · 3,467 residents · 3.822 sq mi
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Lake Erie Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,032 residents. Median home value is $104,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,467
−23%since 2000
from 4,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
907 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+36%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lake Erie Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,792
+110%since 2000
from $15,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,204)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(81)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(256)
Diversity Score
7
+153%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Lake Erie Beach, New York has about 3,467 residents according to the 2020 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 $55,313 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

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

About 27.6% 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 18.0% 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 1,115 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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