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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Placid

New York · 2,638 residents · 1.361 sq mi
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Lake Placid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,239. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $103,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,638
+9%since 1990
from 2,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,938 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,771 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+5%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Placid
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,239
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,507
+28%since 1990
from $14,442 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
44.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
55.9% rent
3.7
−8%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,309)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(66)
Diversity Score10.1%(245)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,511)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.9%(23)
Diversity Score6%(159)
6
−41%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Placid, New York?

Lake Placid, New York has about 2,638 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Placid, New York earns about $28,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Placid, New York expensive?

In Lake Placid, New York, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Placid, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Placid, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.2% of people in Lake Placid, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Placid, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Placid, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 228 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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