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Orange Lake

New York · 6,982 residents · 8.733 sq mi
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Orange Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,000. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,982
+15%since 2000
from 6,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
799 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Orange Lake
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,788
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,938
+56%since 2000
from $22,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
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
$294,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+63%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(4,480)
Black11%(671)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(737)
Asian1.3%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(3,110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(4,060)
Black17%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(1,300)
Asian4%(280)
Other4.8%(336)
Diversity Score76.8%(5,365)
Diversity Score
77
+50%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange Lake, New York?

Orange Lake, New York has about 6,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orange Lake, New York earns about $75,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange Lake, New York expensive?

In Orange Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $294,000, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Orange Lake, New York?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orange Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.0% of people in Orange Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,786 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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