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Swan Lake

New York · 161 residents · 1.711 sq mi
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Swan Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,056. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 50 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2023, reaching $556,000. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $556,000, the poverty rate sits 70% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 193%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

161
−24%since 2023
from 211 in 2023
2020 – 2024
94 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 123 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.6
+1%since 2023
from 62.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
14020326733039320202024Swan Lake
2024161
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,056
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,176 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$50,499
+12%since 2023
from $45,038 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.348
−17%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$556,000
+193%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,495
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,427 in 2023
US average: $1,442
51.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
49.0% rent
76.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
82.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.2
+171%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(137)
Black19%(40)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.6%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(38)
24
−63%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+19%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
16.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

32.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
67.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
39.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Lake, New York?

Swan Lake, New York has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swan Lake, New York earns about $68,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swan Lake, New York expensive?

In Swan Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $556,000, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Swan Lake, New York?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Swan Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.1% of people in Swan 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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