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Lakeview

New York · 6,077 residents · 1.001 sq mi
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Lakeview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $405,300. Households here earn about 103% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,077
+8%since 2000
from 5,607 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,071 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Lakeview
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,654
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,958
+71%since 2000
from $22,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1%
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
$405,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(290)
Black83.4%(4,674)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(389)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(1,662)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(152)
Black69.9%(4,249)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,123)
Asian2.6%(157)
Other3.3%(198)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,333)
Diversity Score
55
+85%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, New York?

Lakeview, New York has about 6,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, New York?

The typical household in Lakeview, New York earns about $144,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, New York expensive?

In Lakeview, New York, the median home is worth about $405,300.

How educated are people in Lakeview, New York?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, New York?

About 10.2% of people in Lakeview, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeview, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeview, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 601 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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