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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Mohegan

New York · 5,979 residents · 2.887 sq mi
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Lake Mohegan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,719. Population has declined 3% since 2009. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $195,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,979
−3%vs 2009
vs 6,169 in 2009
2000 – 2024
2,071 / sq mi
−3%vs 2009
vs 2,137 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
35.3
−15%vs 2009
vs 41.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
5K6K6K6K6K2000201020202024Lake Mohegan
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,719
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $90,000 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$29,945
−26%vs 2009
vs $40,737 in 2009
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$195,700
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $432,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,227
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,383 in 2009
US average: $602
79.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 76.5% in 2009
20.5% rent
2.4
−50%vs 2009
vs 4.8 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(4,681)
Black5.9%(367)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(882)
Asian3.6%(223)
Diversity Score49.9%(3,076)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(4,747)
Black5.9%(353)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(580)
Asian2.9%(174)
Diversity Score41%(2,452)
41
−18%vs 2009
vs 50 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 38.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
15.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mohegan, New York?

Lake Mohegan, New York has about 5,979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Mohegan, New York earns about $80,719 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 $195,700, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mohegan, New York?

About 38.4% 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 4.1% 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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