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Schroon Lake

New York · 898 residents · 2.886 sq mi
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Schroon Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $268,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
898
Unchangedsince 2023
from 898 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
311 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 311 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+6%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4265717168611K201020202024Schroon Lake
2024898
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,531
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,188 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,558
+6%since 2023
from $32,687 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+11%since 2023
from 0.357 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $252,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $659 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+3%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(38)
Diversity Score10.1%(91)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(46)
Diversity Score12.2%(109)
Diversity Score
12
+20%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Female
55.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schroon Lake, New York?

Schroon Lake, New York has about 898 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schroon Lake, New York earns about $69,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schroon Lake, New York expensive?

In Schroon Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $268,100, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Schroon Lake, New York?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Schroon Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.6% of people in Schroon Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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