Demographics & People — Lake Placid, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,159 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,259 |
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| Family Households | 525 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.7 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,023 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 454 |
| Irish | 391 |
| German | 362 |
| English | 285 |
| Yugoslavian | 214 |
| Other groups | 199 |
| French (except Basque) | 196 |
| Polish | 120 |
| Swedish | 107 |
| Serbian | 92 |
Language
| English Only | 1,663 |
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| Spanish | 47 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,104 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,958 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Placid, New York.
