Lake Placid, NY

City

Demographics of Lake Placid

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.8%

Households with Children

21.0%

School Enrollment K-12

189

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.3%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 22.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.8%
Single Parents: 11.2%
Couples & Adults: 13.6%
Living Alone: 65.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.2%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 10.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 1.7%
College / Graduate: 0.3%
Not Enrolled: 88.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lake Placid

Neighborhood

Essex, NY

Ray Brook / Undercliff

Bloomingdale / Haselton

Glenmore / Saint Huberts

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources