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The Village of Saranac Lake had a population of 4,965 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Saranac Lake is located at latitude 44.3295 and longitude -74.1313 in Franklin County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Saranac Lake encompass a land area of 2.78 sq. miles and a water area of 0.25 sq. miles. Franklin County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Village of Saranac Lake are located in Franklin County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Essex County.
The Village of Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake is located within Town of Harrietstown, a minor civil division (MCD) of Franklin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,965 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,706 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,967 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,920 |
| Median Home Value | $199,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,819 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,199 (42.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,343 (47.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 277 (9.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,542 |
| Average Household Size | 1.88 |
| Family Households | 1,030 (40.5%) |
The table below compares Saranac Lake 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 | # 358 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 488 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 976 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 744 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 880 | 32nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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