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Schroon Lake

New York · 921 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 $47,446. Population has grown 20% since 2019. Median home value is $163,600. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+20%since 2019
from 769 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 266 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+7%since 2019
from 51.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4265717168611K201020202024Schroon Lake
2024898
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,446
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,550
−11%since 2019
from $32,192 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $182,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $714 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−16%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(766)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(842)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score9.7%(89)
Diversity Score
10
+899%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+2%since 2019
from 16.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Female
49.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schroon Lake, New York?

Schroon Lake, New York has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schroon Lake, New York earns about $47,446 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Schroon Lake, New York?

About 32.2% 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 9.6% of people in Schroon Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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