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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

1,008
+2%since 2000
from 985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,720 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
50.3
+26%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
8328889451K1K1990201020202024Lake George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,755
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$238,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,040
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
40.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
59.5% rent
5.3
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(888)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(47)
Asian2%(20)
Other6.6%(67)
Diversity Score31.7%(320)
32
+449%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
65.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
58.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
27.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
54.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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