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The Village of Lake Placid had a population of 2,306 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Lake Placid ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Lake Placid is located at latitude 44.2795 and longitude -73.9799 in Essex County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Lake Placid encompass a land area of 1.37 sq. miles and a water area of 0.17 sq. miles. Essex County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of Lake Placid has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Lake Placid is located within Town of North Elba, a minor civil division (MCD) of Essex County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,306 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,694 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,612 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,841 |
| Median Home Value | $400,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,161 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 688 (31.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 800 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 673 (31.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,488 |
| Average Household Size | 1.54 |
| Family Households | 516 (34.7%) |
The table below compares Lake Placid to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 585 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 494 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 1258 | 3rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 535 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 1125 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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