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Saranac Lake

New York · 5,406 residents · 2.911 sq mi
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Saranac Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,406
+7%since 2000
from 5,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Saranac Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,104
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,754 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,354
+33%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,848)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(54)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(283)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,063)
Black1.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(99)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other1.4%(74)
Diversity Score13.1%(707)
Diversity Score
13
+133%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saranac Lake, New York?

Saranac Lake, New York has about 5,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saranac Lake, New York earns about $40,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saranac Lake, New York expensive?

In Saranac Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Saranac Lake, New York?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Saranac Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.3% of people in Saranac Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saranac Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Saranac Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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