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Lake Luzerne

New York · 907 residents · 4.17 sq mi
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Lake Luzerne is home to 907 people in New York. At a median age of 65.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That trails the New York median by roughly 66%. Median rent is $2,833 a month. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. 28.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

907
−23%since 2023
from 1,171 in 2023
2011 – 2024
218 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 281 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
65.0
+17%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.17 sq mi
Population, 20112024
8269791K1K1K201120202024Lake Luzerne
2024907
201120202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.2%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.6%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(82)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.7%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540.2%(2)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.2%(256)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431.4%(285)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.5%(159)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,167
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,594 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
$39,696
−10%since 2023
from $44,022 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
28.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.627
+11%since 2023
from 0.563 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$229,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $198,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
$2,833
US average: $1,442
83.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
16.2% rent
50.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.58 people
−11%since 2023
from 1.78 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
46.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
16.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.9
+113%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,151)
Black1.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(896)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
3
−29%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish22.4%(203)
Italian20.2%(183)
German12%(109)
Dutch11.1%(101)
English7.8%(71)
American6.6%(60)
Swiss5%(45)
Polish4.9%(44)
French3.4%(31)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(16)
Russian1.2%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Slovak1.1%(10)
Section 05

Education

32.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
+74%since 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
35.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
85.3%
US average: 74.6%
11.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
52.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.3%
US average: 95.5%
96.0%
US average: 87.7%
99.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.1%(163)
Married31.1%(133)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced30.8%(132)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(76)
Married26.1%(125)
Widowed27.6%(132)
Divorced30.5%(146)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
49.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.4%
US average: 13.8%
53.8%
US average: 18.4%
18.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
63.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.3%(10)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.7%(25)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 70 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Luzerne, New York?

Lake Luzerne, New York has about 907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Luzerne, New York earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Luzerne, New York expensive?

In Lake Luzerne, New York, the median home is worth about $229,600, and the typical rent is about $2,833 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Luzerne, New York?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Luzerne, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.8% of people in Lake Luzerne, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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