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Schroon Lake

New York · 833 residents · 2.886 sq mi
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Schroon Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has declined 13% since 2011. Median home value is $156,700. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
833
−13%vs 2011
vs 958 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 332 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
−7%vs 2011
vs 51.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4265717168611K201020202024Schroon Lake
2024898
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,981 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,551
−15%vs 2011
vs $24,251 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.369 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $174,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $721 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−52.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
−10%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(898)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian4.4%(42)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(795)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(43)
Diversity Score
5
−65%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Female
49.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Foreign born
5.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schroon Lake, New York?

Schroon Lake, New York has about 833 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schroon Lake, New York earns about $38,125 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 $156,700, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Schroon Lake, New York?

About 23.1% 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 6.3% of people in Schroon Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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