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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake George

New York · 985 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Lake George has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

985
+6%since 1990
from 933 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,681 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,592 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+11%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8328889451K1K1990201020202024Lake George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,329 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,077
+42%since 1990
from $14,183 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$510
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
48.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
51.3% rent
3.3
−18%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(921)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.2%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(956)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score5.8%(57)
6
+10%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake George, New York?

Lake George, New York has about 985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake George, New York earns about $33,000 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Lake George, New York?

About 29.3% 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 11.1% 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 52 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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