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Lake George

New York · 906 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Lake George has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,643. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
−8%since 2000
from 985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,546 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8328889451K1K1990201020202024Lake George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,643
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,583
+57%since 2000
from $20,077 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+42%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(862)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score10.1%(92)
Diversity Score
10
+75%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake George, New York?

Lake George, New York has about 906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake George, New York earns about $47,643 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 $222,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Lake George, New York?

About 32.5% 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 16.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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