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Lake Mohegan

New York · 5,468 residents · 2.887 sq mi
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#173Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-7.3%#226Highest median rentof 6,764$2,875
The short version

Lake Mohegan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,321. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $503,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,468
−9%since 2000
from 5,979 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,894 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 2,137 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+23%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K2000201020202024Lake Mohegan
20245K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(241)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(281)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.7%(205)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(350)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(249)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.6%(909)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(699)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(769)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(739)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(571)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(373)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,321
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,764
+126%since 2000
from $29,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−9%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,875
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,227 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−35%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(4,747)
Black5.9%(353)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(580)
Asian2.9%(174)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(3,524)
Black7.2%(392)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,128)
Asian3.9%(215)
Other3.8%(209)
Diversity Score
67
+34%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican7.3%(397)
Dominican3.3%(182)
Ecuadorian2.9%(157)
Panamanian1.2%(65)
Colombian1.1%(59)
Mexican0.7%(40)
Bolivian0.7%(40)
Peruvian0.7%(39)
Uruguayan0.5%(25)
Cuban0.4%(22)
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
Costa Rican0.3%(18)
Argentine0.3%(15)
Spaniard0.3%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.5%(82)
Filipino1.3%(70)
Chinese0.6%(34)
Pakistani0.4%(24)
Vietnamese0.3%(17)
Japanese0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Italian20.5%(1,122)
Irish14.4%(786)
German7.2%(391)
American4%(218)
Russian4%(218)
Polish3.3%(179)
Portuguese2.4%(129)
English1.9%(104)
Croatian1.8%(101)
Nigerian1.7%(91)
Ukrainian1.6%(89)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French1.5%(80)
Macedonian1.2%(65)
Swedish1.1%(59)
Scottish1%(57)
Belgian0.9%(50)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(43)
Norwegian0.7%(40)
British0.6%(33)
Australian0.6%(32)
Welsh0.4%(24)
Hungarian0.4%(20)
Armenian0.3%(17)
Arab0.3%(14)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Greek0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest German population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 17.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.5%(939)
Married49.1%(1,138)
Widowed1.8%(42)
Divorced8.5%(198)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(736)
Married44.7%(1,084)
Widowed16.8%(407)
Divorced8.1%(197)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mohegan, New York?

Lake Mohegan, New York has about 5,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mohegan, New York earns about $162,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Mohegan, New York expensive?

In Lake Mohegan, New York, the median home is worth about $503,000, and the typical rent is about $2,875 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mohegan, New York?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mohegan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.1% of people in Lake Mohegan, 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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