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 George, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,038

Median Agei

49.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%824

Hispanic/Latino

14.4%149

Two or More

3.7%38

Asian

1.5%16

Black

1.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%49

High School Diploma

18.7%154

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%95

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%105

Associate's Degree

12.8%105

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%178

Master's Degree

3.5%29

Professional Degree

1.1%9

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

26.2%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$301,900

Median Renti

$1,097

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.4%238

Renter-Occupied

56.6%311

Total Units

719

Homeownership

43.4%

Vacancy Rate

23.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%2

$50K–$100K

1.3%3

$100K–$150K

5%12

$150K–$200K

18.1%43

$200K–$300K

24.4%58

$300K–$500K

39.1%93

$500K–$1M

6.7%16

$1M+

4.6%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5%36

2000–2009

4.5%32

1990–1999

7.5%54

1980–1989

4.9%35

1970–1979

14.5%104

1960–1969

14.3%103

1950–1959

17.8%128

1940–1949

6%43

1939 or earlier

25.6%184

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.8%334

Electricity

22.4%123

Fuel Oil

8.4%46

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%29

Other

2%11

Wood

1.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,766

Mean Household Incomei

$71,187

Per Capita Incomei

$36,801

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

519

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%14

$10K–$15K

1.6%9

$15K–$20K

4.9%27

$20K–$25K

9.1%50

$25K–$30K

2.6%14

$30K–$35K

2.2%12

$35K–$40K

10.6%58

$40K–$45K

4.9%27

$45K–$50K

3.1%17

$50K–$60K

12%66

$60K–$75K

10.2%56

$75K–$100K

13.7%75

$100K–$125K

9.7%53

$125K–$150K

6.6%36

$150K–$200K

4.2%23

$200K+

2.2%12

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

525%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

United Kingdom

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

507

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

517

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured