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Lake Mohegan

New York · 5,896 residents · 2.887 sq mi
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Lake Mohegan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,046. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,896
−1%since 2000
from 5,979 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,042 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K2000201020202024Lake Mohegan
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,046
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,285
+78%since 2000
from $29,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,422
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,227 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(3,822)
Black4.9%(291)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(1,256)
Asian5.4%(320)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,687)
Diversity Score
63
+52%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mohegan, New York?

Lake Mohegan, New York has about 5,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mohegan, New York earns about $134,046 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 $370,700, and the typical rent is about $2,422 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mohegan, New York?

About 46.8% 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 5.2% 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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