Lake Placid is a village located in Essex County New York. Lake Placid has a 2024 population of 2,276. Lake Placid is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Placid is $84,394 with a poverty rate of 9.65%. The median age in Lake Placid is 47.9 years: 54.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Placid was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,023 | 93.7% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 3.38% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,259 | 1.7 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 734 | 1.22 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 394 | 2.55 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 127 | 1.82 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
2.35
Average Family Size
1.7
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 481 | 27.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 324 | 18.72% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 237 | 13.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,616 | 1,541 | 796 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 50 | 9 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 9 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,059 | $0 | $78,553 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,301 | $51,875 | $28,512 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,902 | $58,352 | $29,543 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $22,813 |
$48,902
Average Earnings
$58,352
Average Male
$29,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.04% of Lake Placid residents speak only English, while 20.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,014 | 148 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 73 | 30 | 41.1% |
| Other | 53 | 29 | 54.72% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 4 | 10% |
9.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.35%
Male Poverty Rate
11.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Placid is Other, with 54.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Placid is White, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.39% |
| Some College | 13.28% |
| High School | 9.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.42% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,583 | $129,413 |
| Households | $49,556 | $84,394 |
| Married Families | $116,596 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,313 | $51,517 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 7.95% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 42.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.39%
Born in Lake Placid
84.16%
Native Born
15.84%
Foreign Born
8.34%
Non Citizen
7.5%
Naturalized
84.16% of Lake Placid residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in New York. 8.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,281 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,280 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,279 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,278 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,277 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,276 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,275 | 52 | 2.34% |
| 2022 | 2,223 | -41 | -1.81% |
| 2021 | 2,264 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 2,272 | -91 | -3.85% |
| 2019 | 2,363 | -23 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 2,386 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 2,397 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 2,412 | -19 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 2,431 | -15 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 2,446 | -22 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 2,468 | -22 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 2,490 | -28 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 2,518 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,525 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,638 | -93 | -3.41% |
| 1970 | 2,731 | -267 | -8.91% |
| 1960 | 2,998 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 1950 | 2,999 | -137 | -4.37% |
| 1940 | 3,136 | 206 | 7.03% |
| 1930 | 2,930 | 649 | 28.45% |