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Round Lake

New York · 849 residents (2025 est.) · 1.122 sq mi
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Round Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,868. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $338,700. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
915
+51%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+33%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:849 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4165637118581K1990201020202024Round Lake
2024915
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,868
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,984
+161%since 2000
from $20,320 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+10%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,700
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(576)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(811)
Black1.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian6.2%(57)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score26.2%(240)
Diversity Score
26
+320%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Lake, New York?

Round Lake, New York has about 915 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Round Lake, New York earns about $97,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Round Lake, New York expensive?

In Round Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $338,700, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake, New York?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Round Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.8% of people in Round Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Round Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Round Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 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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