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Lake George

New York · 1,008 residents · 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 $44,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,600. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,008
+2%since 2000
from 985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.3
+26%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8328889451K1K1990201020202024Lake George
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.1%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(36)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.5%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(73)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(141)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(104)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(117)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.6%(177)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.3%(164)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.5%(66)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,755
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,796
+53%since 2000
from $20,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
59.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+8%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake George on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(956)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(888)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(47)
Asian2%(20)
Other6.6%(67)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran9.5%(91)
Mexican2.9%(28)
Spaniard1.2%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.5%(14)
Korean0.3%(3)
Ancestry
Irish25.6%(244)
Italian19.5%(186)
German15.9%(152)
English12.1%(115)
Dutch8.4%(80)
French6.8%(65)
American2.5%(24)
Russian2.1%(20)
Norwegian1.5%(14)
Polish1.5%(14)
Swiss1%(10)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.9%(9)
Scottish0.8%(8)
Slovak0.8%(8)
Welsh0.6%(6)
Swedish0.4%(4)
Ukrainian0.4%(4)
Barbadian0.3%(3)
Jamaican0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.9%(160)
Married41.4%(166)
Widowed2.7%(11)
Divorced16%(64)
Women 15+
Never married35.1%(193)
Married33.8%(186)
Widowed6.7%(37)
Divorced24.4%(134)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake George, New York?

Lake George, New York has about 1,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake George, New York earns about $44,755 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 $238,600, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Lake George, New York?

About 26.9% 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 6.3% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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