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Lake George

New York · 975 residents (2025 est.) · 0.586 sq mi
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Lake George has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,038
+5%since 2000
from 985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,771 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:975 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8328889451K1K1990201020202024Lake George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,766
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,801
+83%since 2000
from $20,077 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−15%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
56.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+67%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(956)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(824)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(149)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other3.7%(38)
Diversity Score43.4%(451)
Diversity Score
43
+652%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake George, New York?

Lake George, New York has about 1,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake George, New York earns about $54,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake George, New York expensive?

In Lake George, New York, the median home is worth about $301,900, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Lake George, New York?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake George, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.9% of people in Lake George, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake George, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake George, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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