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Lake Mohegan

New York · 6,010 residents · 2.887 sq mi
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Lake Mohegan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $425,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,010
+1%since 2000
from 5,979 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,082 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+13%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K2000201020202024Lake Mohegan
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,833
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,736
+33%since 2000
from $29,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,227 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+112%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score41%(2,452)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(4,341)
Black5.1%(308)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(972)
Asian4.4%(264)
Other0.3%(18)
Diversity Score53.4%(3,210)
Diversity Score
53
+30%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mohegan, New York?

Lake Mohegan, New York has about 6,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mohegan, New York earns about $82,833 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 $425,200, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mohegan, New York?

About 33.5% 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 2.5% 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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