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Lake Success

New York · 2,828 residents · 1.85 sq mi
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Lake Success is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% 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 $1,273,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 191% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,828
+1%since 2000
from 2,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−12%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Success
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,964
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,383 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,257
+35%since 2000
from $58,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,273,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+25%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,179)
Black4.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian15.2%(424)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(1,238)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(1,039)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(103)
Asian56.1%(1,587)
Other1.7%(47)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,893)
Diversity Score
67
+51%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−98.4 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Success, New York?

Lake Success, New York has about 2,828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Success, New York earns about $206,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Success, New York expensive?

In Lake Success, New York, the median home is worth about $1,273,100.

How educated are people in Lake Success, New York?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Success, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.7% of people in Lake Success, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Success, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Success, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 344 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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