Lake Placid, NY

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Lake Placid Overview

2,280
TOTAL POPULATION
982
MALE POPULATION
1,298
FEMALE POPULATION
75.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
132.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,199
PER CAPITA INCOME
$113,414
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,475
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,311
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Lake Placid Zip Codes

Lake Placid Area Codes

Race in Lake Placid

The most populous races in Lake Placid are White / Caucasian (2,139 | 93.8%), Two or more Races (85 | 3.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (69 | 3.0%).
Race in Lake Placid
Race# Population% Population
Asian110.5%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.4%
Hispanic or Latino693.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,13993.8%
Two or more Races853.7%
Some other Race371.6%
Total2,280100.0%

Ancestry in Lake Placid

The most populous ancestries reported in Lake Placid are Irish (391 | 17.2%), German (362 | 15.9%), English (285 | 12.5%), Yugoslavian (214 | 9.4%), and French (196 | 8.6%), together accounting for 63.5% of all Lake Placid residents.
Ancestry in Lake Placid
Ancestry# Population% Population
American883.9%
Austrian452.0%
British843.7%
Canadian602.6%
Central American371.6%
Cuban70.3%
Czechoslovakian80.4%
Dominican180.8%
English28512.5%
European130.6%
French1968.6%
French Canadian401.8%
German36215.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro80.4%
Hungarian180.8%
Indian (Asian)40.2%
Irish39117.2%
Italian833.6%
Korean140.6%
Latvian100.4%
Norwegian492.1%
Polish1205.3%
Romanian642.8%
Salvadoran371.6%
Scandinavian80.4%
Scottish80.4%
Serbian924.0%
Slovene80.4%
Swedish1074.7%
Swiss60.3%
Ukrainian472.1%
Welsh130.6%
Yugoslavian2149.4%
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Immigrants in Lake Placid

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lake Placid came from Eastern Europe (318 | 14.0%), Europe (318 | 14.0%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (117 | 5.1%), Moldova (64 | 2.8%), and Asia (56 | 2.5%), together accounting for 38.3% of all Lake Placid residents.
Immigrants in Lake Placid
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia562.5%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1175.1%
Canada130.6%
Caribbean371.6%
Dominican Republic371.6%
Eastern Europe31814.0%
Europe31814.0%
Kazakhstan492.1%
Latin America371.6%
Moldova642.8%
Philippines70.3%
Serbia421.8%
South Central Asia492.1%
South Eastern Asia70.3%
Ukraine472.1%
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Sex and Age in Lake Placid

Sex and Age in Lake Placid

The most populous age groups in Lake Placid are 55 to 59 Years (162 | 16.5%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (137 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)70 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years32 (3.3%)40 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years75 (7.6%)66 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years35 (3.6%)4 (0.3%)
20 to 24 Years61 (6.2%)133 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)115 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years111 (11.3%)111 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Years9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years26 (2.6%)137 (10.5%)
45 to 49 Years71 (7.2%)12 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years107 (10.9%)124 (9.6%)
55 to 59 Years162 (16.5%)125 (9.6%)
60 to 64 Years134 (13.7%)92 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years85 (8.7%)115 (8.9%)
70 to 74 Years24 (2.4%)82 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years16 (1.6%)16 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years14 (1.4%)32 (2.5%)
85 Years and over20 (2.0%)24 (1.8%)
Total982 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lake Placid

Median Family Size in Lake Placid

The median family size in Lake Placid is 2.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (373 | 77.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.62 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 1.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lake Placid
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple373 (77.2%)2.62
Single Male/Father9 (1.9%)1.78
Single Female/Mother101 (20.9%)1.92
Total Families483 (100.0%)2.46

Median Household Size in Lake Placid

The median household size in Lake Placid is 1.72 persons per household, with married-couple households (373 | 28.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.62 persons per household. non-family households (824 | 63.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lake Placid
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple373 (28.5%)2.62
Single Male/Father9 (0.7%)1.78
Single Female/Mother101 (7.7%)2.13
Non-family824 (63.0%)1.26
Total Households1,307 (100.0%)1.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Out of a total of 1,307 households in Lake Placid, 483 (36.9%) are family households, while 824 (63.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 300, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 710.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-710 (54.3%)
2-Person Households300 (23.0%)74 (5.7%)
3-Person Households116 (8.9%)21 (1.6%)
4-Person Households34 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households9 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (1.8%)19 (1.5%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total483 (36.9%)824 (63.0%)

Female Fertility in Lake Placid

Fertility by Age in Lake Placid

Average fertility rate in Lake Placid is 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)14.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Placid

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lake Placid

Income Overview in Lake Placid

Per Capita Income in Lake Placid is $42,199, while median incomes of families and households are $113,414 and $53,475 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,280$42,199
Median Family Income483$113,414
Mean Family Income483$116,132
Median Household Income1,307$53,475
Mean Household Income1,307$73,326
Income Deficit483$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,28049.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,28050.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2800.46

Earnings by Sex in Lake Placid

Average Earnings in Lake Placid are $37,324, $53,000 for men and $27,014 for women, a difference of 49.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Lake Placid
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male666 (48.2%)$53,000
Female715 (51.8%)$27,014
Total1,381 (100.0%)$37,324

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Placid

The most common earnings brackets in Lake Placid are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (170 | 25.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (122 | 17.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Placid
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less61 (9.2%)122 (17.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (1.3%)23 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)57 (8.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)33 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (2.2%)44 (6.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99961 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (4.8%)50 (7.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99938 (5.7%)72 (10.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99989 (13.4%)13 (1.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99927 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (0.7%)8 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99925 (3.7%)68 (9.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999170 (25.5%)49 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (8.7%)51 (7.1%)
$100,000+76 (11.4%)97 (13.6%)
Total666 (100.0%)715 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

Average earnings in Lake Placid are $65,125 for men and $38,846 for women, a difference of 40.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,228, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $65,417. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,708, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,923.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$65,417$28,634
College or Associate's Degree$73,228$21,923
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$65,125$38,846

Family Income in Lake Placid

Family Income Brackets in Lake Placid

According to the Lake Placid family income data, there are 157 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999142.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995010.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997315.1%
$50,000 to $74,999234.8%
$75,000 to $99,999418.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915732.5%
$150,000 to $199,9996112.6%
$200,000+6413.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Placid

2-person families (308 | 63.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lake Placid with $114,142 per family, while 2-person families (308 | 63.8%) have the highest median income of $57,071 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families308 (63.8%)$114,142
3-Person Families122 (25.3%)$0
4-Person Families20 (4.1%)$0
5-Person Families9 (1.9%)$0
6-Person Families24 (5.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total483 (100.0%)$113,414

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Placid

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Placid
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56 (11.6%)$0
1 Earner187 (38.7%)$36,152
2 Earners240 (49.7%)$115,800
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total483 (100.0%)$113,414

Household Income in Lake Placid

Household Income Brackets in Lake Placid

With 265 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lake Placid, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 61 households (4.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000644.9%
$10,000 to $14,999634.8%
$15,000 to $24,99924218.5%
$25,000 to $34,99915912.2%
$35,000 to $49,999917.0%
$50,000 to $74,99921216.2%
$75,000 to $99,999856.5%
$100,000 to $149,99926520.3%
$150,000 to $199,999614.7%
$200,000+644.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Placid

The median household income in Lake Placid is $53,475, with the highest median household income of $80,893 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 666 households (51.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $4,881, with 54 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Placid
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years54 (4.1%)$4,881
25 to 44 Years260 (19.9%)$35,313
45 to 64 Years666 (51.0%)$80,893
65+ Years327 (25.0%)$19,307
Total1,307 (100.0%)$53,475

Poverty in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Lake Placid, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 61 males (100.0%) and 105 females (93.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years61 (100.0%)105 (93.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.5%)17 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)32 (44.4%)
Total81 (8.3%)189 (14.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid

According to the poverty statistics in Lake Placid, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years52 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years55 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.2%)
25 to 34 Years111 (100.0%)191 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years35 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years178 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years294 (99.3%)217 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years91 (83.5%)180 (91.4%)
75 Years and over50 (100.0%)40 (55.6%)
Total901 (91.7%)1,088 (85.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Placid
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Placid
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lake Placid

Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Placid

Among the 1,262 employed individuals in Lake Placid, private company employees (797 | 63.1%), not-for-profit organizations (157 | 12.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (120 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Placid
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79763.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)806.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1209.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations15712.4%
Local Government Employees100.8%
State Government Employees211.7%
Federal Government Employees776.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,262100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lake Placid

Employment Status by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years166 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years110 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years151 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years201 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years123 (54.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,311 (66.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma361 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree251 (78.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher459 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Placid are Management (215 | 16.4%), Business & Financial (106 | 8.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73 | 5.6%), Life, Physical & Social Science (73 | 5.6%), and Community & Social Service (65 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lake Placid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Placid, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (79.2%), Education Instruction & Library (77.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (64.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Management125 (58.1%)90 (41.9%)
Business & Financial22 (20.7%)84 (79.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 34 (52.3%)31 (47.7%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating22 (35.5%)40 (64.5%)
Health Technologists22 (35.5%)40 (64.5%)
Total (Category)276 (53.0%)245 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lake Placid are Food Preparation & Serving (227 | 17.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (86 | 6.6%), and Personal Care & Service (29 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Lake Placid

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lake Placid, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (51.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (34.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (32.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (67.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65.1%), and Personal Care & Service (48.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving74 (32.6%)153 (67.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (34.9%)56 (65.1%)
Personal Care & Service15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
Total (Category)119 (34.8%)223 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lake Placid are Office & Administration (215 | 16.4%), and Sales & Related (137 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lake Placid

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related44 (32.1%)93 (67.9%)
Office & Administration85 (39.5%)130 (60.5%)
Total (Category)129 (36.6%)223 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lake Placid are Construction & Extraction (41 | 3.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lake Placid

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lake Placid are Material Moving (31 | 2.4%), and Transportation (10 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lake Placid

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lake Placid
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid

Employment Industries in Lake Placid

The major employment industries in Lake Placid include Accommodation & Food Services (335 | 25.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 12.2%), Professional & Scientific (154 | 11.7%), Finance & Insurance (134 | 10.2%), and Construction (98 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Lake Placid

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid

The Lake Placid industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (83.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Placid
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction52 (53.1%)46 (46.9%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade37 (39.8%)56 (60.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance22 (16.4%)112 (83.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific82 (53.2%)72 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Educational Services59 (81.9%)13 (18.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance37 (23.1%)123 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services98 (29.2%)237 (70.8%)
Public Administration10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (47.3%)691 (52.7%)

Education in Lake Placid

School Enrollment in Lake Placid

The most common levels of schooling among the 355 students in Lake Placid are middle school (134 | 37.8%), college / undergraduate (93 | 26.2%), and elementary school (68 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Lake Placid
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool102.8%
Kindergarten113.1%
Elementary School6819.2%
Middle School13437.8%
High School3911.0%
College / Undergraduate9326.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total355100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Placid

Out of a total of 355 students who are enrolled in schools in Lake Placid, 44 (12.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 311 (87.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Placid
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds54 (61.4%)34 (38.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (87.6%)44 (12.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Placid

Science & technology (250 | 30.1%), psychology (137 | 16.5%), business (108 | 13.0%), liberal arts & history (75 | 9.0%), and social sciences (64 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 831 individuals in Lake Placid who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Placid
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics91.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural283.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology13716.5%
Social Sciences647.7%
Engineering151.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology25030.1%
Business10813.0%
Education516.1%
Literature & Languages212.5%
Liberal Arts & History759.0%
Visual & Performing Arts50.6%
Communications151.8%
Arts & Humanities536.4%
Total831100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lake Placid

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Placid

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lake Placid are males with 2 vehicles (247, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (169, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Placid
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle85 (13.9%)150 (23.4%)
1 Vehicle235 (38.3%)294 (45.8%)
2 Vehicles247 (40.3%)169 (26.3%)
3 Vehicles18 (2.9%)20 (3.1%)
4 Vehicles28 (4.6%)9 (1.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total613 (100.0%)642 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lake Placid

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lake Placid are 5 to 9 minutes (340 commuters, 32.1%), less than 5 minutes (210 commuters, 19.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (120 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Lake Placid
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21019.8%
5 to 9 Minutes34032.1%
10 to 14 Minutes959.0%
15 to 19 Minutes12011.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1039.7%
25 to 29 Minutes767.2%
30 to 34 Minutes605.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes252.4%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes302.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lake Placid

The most common commute times in Lake Placid are 5 to 9 minutes (143 commuters, 28.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (197 commuters, 35.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lake Placid
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (8.6%)167 (29.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes143 (28.7%)197 (35.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes77 (15.4%)18 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes85 (17.0%)35 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes60 (12.0%)43 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (10.0%)26 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (2.2%)49 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes30 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Placid

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lake Placid are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (179, 35.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (129, 23.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Placid
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (6.0%)4 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)46 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (6.0%)37 (6.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM51 (10.2%)129 (23.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM64 (12.8%)93 (16.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.8%)84 (15.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM40 (8.0%)34 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM179 (35.9%)68 (12.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (3.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM24 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)44 (7.9%)
Total499 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Placid

Of the total 1,307 dwellings in Lake Placid, owner-occupied units account for 724 (55.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 583 (44.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Placid
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72455.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units58344.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,307100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Placid
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71054.3%
2-Person Household37428.6%
3-Person Household13710.5%
4+ Person Household866.6%
Total Housing Units1,307100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Placid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household394 (55.5%)316 (44.5%)
2-Person Household272 (72.7%)102 (27.3%)
3-Person Household34 (24.8%)103 (75.2%)
4+ Person Household24 (27.9%)62 (72.1%)
Total Housing Units724 (55.4%)583 (44.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Placid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (15.0%)68 (85.0%)
High School Diploma183 (54.6%)152 (45.4%)
College/Associate Degree190 (52.6%)171 (47.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher339 (63.8%)192 (36.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Placid
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24618.8%
35 to 44 Years685.2%
45 to 54 Years24919.1%
55 to 64 Years41731.9%
65 to 74 Years23017.6%
75 to 84 Years624.7%
85 Years and Over352.7%
Total1,307100.0%

Housing Finances in Lake Placid

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Placid

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Placid
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied724 (55.4%)$91,750
Renter-Occupied583 (44.6%)$26,847
Average1,307 (100.0%)$53,475

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Placid

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Placid
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)28 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)36 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (4.4%)31 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (3.5%)127 (21.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99953 (7.3%)37 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (2.8%)140 (24.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (2.5%)73 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999171 (23.6%)41 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (8.4%)24 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999228 (31.5%)37 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more116 (16.0%)9 (1.5%)
Total724 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Placid

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Placid
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300108 (14.9%)27 (4.6%)
$300 to $49991 (12.6%)106 (18.2%)
$500 to $79961 (8.4%)86 (14.7%)
$800 to $99957 (7.9%)109 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499167 (23.1%)212 (36.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999105 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (2.1%)43 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more112 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total724 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lake Placid

Housing Structures in Lake Placid

Housing Structures in Lake Placid
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64749.5%
Single Unit, Attached584.4%
2 Unit Apartments957.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15511.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1199.1%
10 or more Apartments23317.8%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,307100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Placid

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Placid
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached595 (92.0%)52 (8.0%)
Single Unit, Attached58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (8.4%)87 (91.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments53 (34.2%)102 (65.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10 (8.4%)109 (91.6%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)233 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total724 (55.4%)583 (44.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Placid

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Placid
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (1.4%)219 (37.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms243 (33.6%)270 (46.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms265 (36.6%)9 (1.5%)
8 or more Rooms206 (28.4%)74 (12.7%)
Total724 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Placid

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Placid
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas22 (3.0%)4 (0.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas28 (3.9%)26 (4.5%)
Electricity525 (72.5%)474 (81.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene90 (12.4%)60 (10.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels59 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)19 (3.3%)
Total724 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Placid

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Placid
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (3.7%)210 (36.0%)
1 Vehicle377 (52.1%)340 (58.3%)
2 Vehicles271 (37.4%)33 (5.7%)
3 or more Vehicles49 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total724 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lake Placid

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lake Placid

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units426298
Median Property Value$300,000$438,500
Median Household Income$69,235$54
Monthly Housing Costs$529$112
Real Estate Taxes$2,571$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00053 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999160 (37.6%)62 (20.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999104 (24.4%)159 (53.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99937 (8.7%)67 (22.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more57 (13.4%)10 (3.4%)
Total426 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99986 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (4.7%)24 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999112 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (5.4%)59 (19.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999105 (24.6%)38 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more62 (14.5%)123 (41.3%)
Total426 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Placid

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Placid
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x108 (25.4%)113,172 (37,977.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (11.3%)35 (11.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x45 (10.6%)39 (13.1%)
4.0x or more225 (52.8%)74 (24.8%)
Total426 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Placid
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499115 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499311 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total426 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years337 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years163 (94.8%)9 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years488 (95.1%)25 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,246 (98.5%)34 (1.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Placid
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Placid

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Placid
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000499 (97.8%)11 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999392 (97.8%)9 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999294 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (94.2%)14 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over805 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years98 (38.9%)179 (71.0%)
19 to 25 Years7 (3.6%)194 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years105 (31.2%)232 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years41 (23.8%)122 (70.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)314 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years176 (34.3%)322 (62.8%)
65 to 74 Years306 (100.0%)219 (71.6%)
75 Years and over122 (100.0%)105 (86.1%)
Total855 (37.5%)1,757 (77.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Placid

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Placid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years84 (16.5%)90 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years33 (30.3%)17 (8.6%)
75 Years and over19 (38.0%)24 (33.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lake Placid

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (38.0%)16 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.5%)64 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.5%)17 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (14.5%)31 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (8.6%)
75 Years and over11 (22.0%)24 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lake Placid: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (22.0%)16 (22.2%)

Technology Access in Lake Placid

Computing Device Access in Lake Placid

Computing Device Access in Lake Placid
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,00576.9%
Smartphone1,12085.7%
Tablet83664.0%
No Computing Device473.6%
Total1,307100.0%

Internet Access in Lake Placid

Internet Access in Lake Placid
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,08382.9%
Cellular Data Only876.7%
Satellite Internet836.4%
No Internet786.0%
Total1,307100.0%

Lake Placid Summary

Lake Placid is a village located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It is the county seat of Essex County and is situated in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. The village is best known for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. It is also home to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, which is a multi-sport complex that includes two ice rinks, a ski jump, and a bobsled track.

History

The area that is now Lake Placid was first settled in the early 19th century by settlers from New England. The village was officially incorporated in 1900 and was named after the nearby lake. The village was a popular tourist destination in the early 20th century, and it was the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The village has also been the site of several world-class sporting events, including the World Cup in bobsledding, luge, and ski jumping.

Geography

Lake Placid is located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It is situated in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks, which is known for its rugged terrain and picturesque views. The village is located on the shores of Mirror Lake and is surrounded by the Adirondack Park. The village is located approximately 75 miles north of Albany and is accessible by car via the Adirondack Northway (I-87).

Economy

The economy of Lake Placid is largely driven by tourism. The village is home to several ski resorts, including Whiteface Mountain, which is the site of the 1980 Winter Olympics. The village is also home to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, which is a multi-sport complex that includes two ice rinks, a ski jump, and a bobsled track. The village is also home to several restaurants, shops, and hotels.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake Placid was 2,521. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. The median household income in the village was $45,941, and the median family income was $54,818. The per capita income in the village was $25,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lake Placid?
Total Population of Lake Placid is 2,280.
What is the Total Male Population of Lake Placid?
Total Male Population of Lake Placid is 982.
What is the Total Female Population of Lake Placid?
Total Female Population of Lake Placid is 1,298.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lake Placid?
There are 75.65 Males per 100 Females in Lake Placid.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lake Placid?
There are 132.18 Females per 100 Males in Lake Placid.
What is the Median Population Age in Lake Placid?
Median Population Age in Lake Placid is 51.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lake Placid
Average Family Size in Lake Placid is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lake Placid
Average Household Size in Lake Placid is 1.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lake Placid?
Per Capita income in Lake Placid is $42,199.
What is the Median Family Income in Lake Placid?
Median Family Income in Lake Placid is $113,414.
What is the Median Household income in Lake Placid?
Median Household Income in Lake Placid is $53,475.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lake Placid?
Income or Wage Gap in Lake Placid is 49.0%.
Women in Lake Placid earn 51.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Placid?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Placid is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lake Placid?
There are 1,311 People in the Labor Forcein in Lake Placid.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lake Placid?
66.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Lake Placid.