Demographics & People — Saranac Lake, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,099 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 2,506 |
| Family Households | 1,079 |
| Average Household Size | 1.94 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,755 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,204 |
| Irish | 1,192 |
| German | 878 |
| English | 734 |
| Other groups | 660 |
| Italian | 486 |
| French (except Basque) | 459 |
| Polish | 311 |
| Scottish | 196 |
| American | 179 |
Language
| English Only | 4,714 |
| Spanish | 36 |
| Population 5+ | 4,864 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 278 |
| Population 18+ | 4,203 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Saranac Lake, New York.