Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lake Grove, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,061

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.4%7,899

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%1,297

Asian

11%1,214

Two or More

3.5%389

Black

1.4%150

Other

1%112

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%344

High School Diploma

26.7%2,004

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%366

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%633

Associate's Degree

6.8%514

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%1,834

Master's Degree

13.6%1,018

Professional Degree

3.5%263

Doctorate

1.7%127

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

43.2%

Graduate+

18.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$598,900

Median Renti

$2,184

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.3%2,917

Renter-Occupied

22.7%858

Total Units

3,843

Homeownership

77.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%28

$50K–$100K

2.1%62

$200K–$300K

2%59

$300K–$500K

24.4%712

$500K–$1M

65.6%1,914

$1M+

4.9%142

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

103

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

487

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%25

2010–2019

5.5%210

2000–2009

10.3%396

1990–1999

5.7%220

1980–1989

6.1%233

1970–1979

20.5%787

1960–1969

30.4%1,167

1950–1959

13.8%532

1940–1949

1.8%68

1939 or earlier

5.3%205

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

52.5%1,982

Utility Gas

40.4%1,524

Electricity

4.8%180

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%52

Wood

0.7%27

Other

0.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$118,311

Mean Household Incomei

$143,556

Per Capita Incomei

$49,798

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

5,420

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%237

$10K–$15K

2.9%108

$15K–$20K

0.6%23

$20K–$25K

1%37

$25K–$30K

0.3%12

$30K–$35K

1.8%68

$35K–$40K

2.8%106

$40K–$45K

4.2%158

$45K–$50K

5%188

$50K–$60K

1.4%53

$60K–$75K

4.3%162

$75K–$100K

14.6%552

$100K–$125K

9.5%358

$125K–$150K

6.5%246

$150K–$200K

12.1%457

$200K+

26.8%1,010

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$767/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes86% occupied$767/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $118,311/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

91%

Very low income$35K–$59K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,67315.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

168

China

134

Korea

121

Philippines

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,031

Avg. Commutei

38.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,139

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

238(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured