Saranac Lake, NY
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5,079
TOTAL POPULATION
2,732
MALE POPULATION
2,347
FEMALE POPULATION
116.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.91
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,652
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,197
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,687
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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Race in Saranac Lake
The most populous races in Saranac Lake are White / Caucasian (4,743 | 93.4%), Black / African American (152 | 3.0%), and Two or more Races (118 | 2.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 29 | 0.6% |
Black / African American | 152 | 3.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 2.1% |
Native / Alaskan | 37 | 0.7% |
White / Caucasian | 4,743 | 93.4% |
Two or more Races | 118 | 2.3% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 5,079 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Saranac Lake
The most populous ancestries reported in Saranac Lake are Irish (1,192 | 23.5%), German (878 | 17.3%), English (734 | 14.4%), Italian (486 | 9.6%), and French (459 | 9.0%), together accounting for 73.8% of all Saranac Lake residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 20 | 0.4% |
Alsatian | 4 | 0.1% |
American | 179 | 3.5% |
Arab | 12 | 0.2% |
Austrian | 24 | 0.5% |
Belgian | 57 | 1.1% |
Blackfeet | 1 | 0.0% |
British | 106 | 2.1% |
Canadian | 23 | 0.4% |
Chickasaw | 6 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 8 | 0.2% |
Czech | 88 | 1.7% |
Danish | 21 | 0.4% |
Dutch | 73 | 1.4% |
Eastern European | 10 | 0.2% |
English | 734 | 14.4% |
European | 15 | 0.3% |
French | 459 | 9.0% |
French Canadian | 145 | 2.9% |
German | 878 | 17.3% |
Greek | 51 | 1.0% |
Hungarian | 23 | 0.4% |
Irish | 1,192 | 23.5% |
Iroquois | 40 | 0.8% |
Italian | 486 | 9.6% |
Korean | 38 | 0.7% |
Latvian | 13 | 0.3% |
Lebanese | 12 | 0.2% |
Lithuanian | 23 | 0.4% |
Mexican | 7 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 25 | 0.5% |
Norwegian | 8 | 0.2% |
Pennsylvania German | 4 | 0.1% |
Polish | 311 | 6.1% |
Puerto Rican | 31 | 0.6% |
Russian | 24 | 0.5% |
Scandinavian | 5 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 32 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 196 | 3.9% |
Spaniard | 20 | 0.4% |
Spanish | 8 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 20 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 44 | 0.9% |
Swiss | 6 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 17 | 0.3% |
Welsh | 21 | 0.4% | View All 46 Rows |
Immigrants in Saranac Lake
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Saranac Lake came from Asia (20 | 0.4%), Canada (19 | 0.4%), Pakistan (11 | 0.2%), South Central Asia (11 | 0.2%), and Philippines (9 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Saranac Lake residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 20 | 0.4% |
Canada | 19 | 0.4% |
Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
France | 1 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 11 | 0.2% |
Philippines | 9 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 11 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 9 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Saranac Lake
Sex and Age in Saranac Lake
The most populous age groups in Saranac Lake are 60 to 64 Years (273 | 10.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (232 | 9.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 101 (3.7%) | 134 (5.7%) |
5 to 9 Years | 151 (5.5%) | 169 (7.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 88 (3.2%) | 67 (2.9%) |
15 to 19 Years | 205 (7.5%) | 80 (3.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 204 (7.5%) | 179 (7.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 215 (7.9%) | 219 (9.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 211 (7.7%) | 133 (5.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 142 (5.2%) | 128 (5.4%) |
40 to 44 Years | 201 (7.4%) | 106 (4.5%) |
45 to 49 Years | 195 (7.1%) | 136 (5.8%) |
50 to 54 Years | 78 (2.9%) | 157 (6.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 219 (8.0%) | 217 (9.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 273 (10.0%) | 232 (9.9%) |
65 to 69 Years | 192 (7.0%) | 142 (6.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 179 (6.6%) | 127 (5.4%) |
75 to 79 Years | 38 (1.4%) | 52 (2.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 17 (0.6%) | 34 (1.5%) |
85 Years and over | 23 (0.8%) | 35 (1.5%) |
Total | 2,732 (100.0%) | 2,347 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Saranac Lake
Median Family Size in Saranac Lake
The median family size in Saranac Lake is 2.67 persons per family, with single female/mother families (105 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (825 | 76.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 825 (76.8%) | 2.55 |
Single Male/Father | 144 (13.4%) | 3.05 |
Single Female/Mother | 105 (9.8%) | 3.16 |
Total Families | 1,074 (100.0%) | 2.67 |
Median Household Size in Saranac Lake
The median household size in Saranac Lake is 1.95 persons per household, with single male/father households (144 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.86 persons per household. non-family households (1,393 | 56.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 825 (33.4%) | 2.60 |
Single Male/Father | 144 (5.8%) | 3.86 |
Single Female/Mother | 105 (4.3%) | 3.41 |
Non-family | 1,393 (56.5%) | 1.26 |
Total Households | 2,467 (100.0%) | 1.95 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saranac Lake
Out of a total of 2,467 households in Saranac Lake, 1,074 (43.5%) are family households, while 1,393 (56.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 548, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,081.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,081 (43.8%) |
2-Person Households | 548 (22.2%) | 297 (12.0%) |
3-Person Households | 202 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 213 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 104 (4.2%) | 15 (0.6%) |
6-Person Households | 7 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,074 (43.5%) | 1,393 (56.5%) |
Female Fertility in Saranac Lake
Fertility by Age in Saranac Lake
Average fertility rate in Saranac Lake is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.5% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 61 (73.5%) | 115.0 |
35 to 50 years | 22 (26.5%) | 57.0 |
Total | 83 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saranac Lake
72.3% of women with births (83) in Saranac Lake are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 38 (62.3%) | 23 (37.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 60 (72.3%) | 23 (27.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Saranac Lake
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 23 (27.7%) | 60.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 38 (45.8%) | 153.0 |
Graduate Degree | 22 (26.5%) | 140.0 |
Total | 83 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saranac Lake
27.7% of women with births in Saranac Lake are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 60 (72.3%) | 23 (27.7%) |
Income in Saranac Lake
Income Overview in Saranac Lake
Per Capita Income in Saranac Lake is $36,652, while median incomes of families and households are $84,167 and $58,197 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 5,079 | $36,652 |
Median Family Income | 1,074 | $84,167 |
Mean Family Income | 1,074 | $96,396 |
Median Household Income | 2,467 | $58,197 |
Mean Household Income | 2,467 | $74,109 |
Income Deficit | 1,074 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,079 | 28.09% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,079 | 71.91¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 5,079 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Saranac Lake
Average Earnings in Saranac Lake are $37,394, $45,056 for men and $32,399 for women, a difference of 28.1%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,635 (53.5%) | $45,056 |
Female | 1,420 (46.5%) | $32,399 |
Total | 3,055 (100.0%) | $37,394 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saranac Lake
The most common earnings brackets in Saranac Lake are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (184 | 11.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (173 | 12.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 144 (8.8%) | 128 (9.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 65 (4.0%) | 70 (4.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 25 (1.5%) | 93 (6.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 41 (2.5%) | 61 (4.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 9 (0.5%) | 9 (0.6%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 62 (3.8%) | 51 (3.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 20 (1.2%) | 15 (1.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 30 (1.8%) | 9 (0.6%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 38 (2.3%) | 53 (3.7%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 91 (5.6%) | 20 (1.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 44 (2.7%) | 130 (9.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 132 (8.1%) | 86 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 33 (2.0%) | 102 (7.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 81 (5.0%) | 96 (6.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 113 (6.9%) | 71 (5.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 153 (9.4%) | 69 (4.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 184 (11.3%) | 103 (7.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 39 (2.4%) | 43 (3.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 155 (9.5%) | 173 (12.2%) |
$100,000+ | 176 (10.8%) | 38 (2.7%) |
Total | 1,635 (100.0%) | 1,420 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saranac Lake
Average earnings in Saranac Lake are $46,239 for men and $40,058 for women, a difference of 13.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,875, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $41,964. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,944, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,852.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $46,667 | $0 |
College or Associate's Degree | $43,651 | $36,852 |
Bachelor's Degree | $41,964 | $45,250 |
Graduate Degree | $66,875 | $71,944 |
Total | $46,239 | $40,058 |
Family Income in Saranac Lake
Family Income Brackets in Saranac Lake
According to the Saranac Lake family income data, there are 278 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 21 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 44 | 4.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 21 | 2.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 76 | 7.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 74 | 6.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 108 | 10.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 175 | 16.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 82 | 7.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 278 | 25.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 147 | 13.7% |
$200,000+ | 68 | 6.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saranac Lake
5-person families (59 | 5.5%) account for the highest median family income in Saranac Lake with $135,795 per family, while 2-person families (592 | 55.1%) have the highest median income of $40,750 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 592 (55.1%) | $81,500 |
3-Person Families | 199 (18.5%) | $69,154 |
4-Person Families | 224 (20.9%) | $110,658 |
5-Person Families | 59 (5.5%) | $135,795 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 1,074 (100.0%) | $84,167 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saranac Lake
The median family income in Saranac Lake is $84,167, with families comprising 3+ earners (62) having the highest median family income of $180,938, while families with no earners (231) have the lowest median family income of $37,118, accounting for 5.8% and 21.5% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 231 (21.5%) | $37,118 |
1 Earner | 282 (26.3%) | $54,125 |
2 Earners | 499 (46.5%) | $104,870 |
3+ Earners | 62 (5.8%) | $180,938 |
Total | 1,074 (100.0%) | $84,167 |
Household Income in Saranac Lake
Household Income Brackets in Saranac Lake
With 550 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Saranac Lake, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 91 households (3.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 91 | 3.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 200 | 8.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 296 | 12.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 190 | 7.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 242 | 9.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 550 | 22.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 301 | 12.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 343 | 13.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 158 | 6.4% |
$200,000+ | 99 | 4.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Saranac Lake
The median household income in Saranac Lake is $58,197, with the highest median household income of $68,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 993 households (40.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,026, with 590 households (23.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 186 (7.5%) | $56,686 |
25 to 44 Years | 698 (28.3%) | $59,000 |
45 to 64 Years | 993 (40.3%) | $68,125 |
65+ Years | 590 (23.9%) | $43,026 |
Total | 2,467 (100.0%) | $58,197 |
Poverty in Saranac Lake
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saranac Lake
With 17.9% poverty level for males and 15.4% for females among the residents of Saranac Lake, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (37.3%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (11.9%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 32 (16.8%) | 49 (44.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 22 (37.3%) | 11 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 31 (35.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 37 (18.7%) | 34 (16.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 153 (35.9%) | 102 (29.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 50 (14.6%) | 23 (9.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 22 (8.1%) | 21 (7.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 87 (17.7%) | 38 (8.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 27 (7.3%) | 37 (13.8%) |
75 Years and over | 14 (17.9%) | 18 (14.9%) |
Total | 475 (17.9%) | 349 (15.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saranac Lake
According to the poverty statistics in Saranac Lake, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 89 (100.0%) | 118 (88.1%) |
5 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 159 (83.3%) | 62 (55.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 37 (62.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 56 (64.4%) | 9 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 161 (81.3%) | 172 (83.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 273 (64.1%) | 250 (71.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 293 (85.4%) | 211 (90.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 251 (91.9%) | 272 (92.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 405 (82.3%) | 411 (91.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 344 (92.7%) | 232 (86.3%) |
75 Years and over | 64 (82.1%) | 103 (85.1%) |
Total | 2,180 (82.1%) | 1,914 (84.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saranac Lake
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saranac Lake show that 3.2% or 26 of the total 825 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.7%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 546 (97.7%) | 13 (2.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 215 (94.3%) | 13 (5.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 799 (96.9%) | 26 (3.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saranac Lake
According to the poverty data in Saranac Lake, 18.8% or 27 single-father households and 32.4% or 34 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (36.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (36.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 9 (14.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 18 (36.7%) | 26 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 27 (18.8%) | 34 (32.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saranac Lake
The poverty data for Saranac Lake shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 61 of the single-parent households (24.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (5.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 household (58.7%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 13 (2.3%) | 8 (15.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 13 (5.7%) | 9 (7.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (58.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 26 (3.2%) | 61 (24.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Saranac Lake
Employment by Class of Employer in Saranac Lake
Among the 2,562 employed individuals in Saranac Lake, private company employees (1,209 | 47.2%), not-for-profit organizations (481 | 18.8%), and local government employees (379 | 14.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 1,209 | 47.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 76 | 3.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 95 | 3.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 481 | 18.8% |
Local Government Employees | 379 | 14.8% |
State Government Employees | 282 | 11.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 40 | 1.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 2,562 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Saranac Lake
According to the labor force statistics for Saranac Lake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,299), 62.5% or 2,687 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.5% or 482 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 52 (24.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 292 (76.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 349 (80.4%) | 34 (9.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 257 (74.7%) | 21 (8.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 482 (83.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 465 (82.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 294 (67.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 318 (63.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 171 (26.7%) | 19 (11.1%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,687 (62.5%) | 75 (2.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saranac Lake
According to labor force statistics for Saranac Lake, 75.6% of individuals (2,164) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,862) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.5% or 959 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.8% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 118 (36.4%) | 93 (28.8%) |
High School Diploma | 312 (68.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 776 (83.3%) | 25 (2.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 959 (83.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,164 (75.6%) | 72 (2.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Saranac Lake
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saranac Lake are Community & Social Service (487 | 18.6%), Education Instruction & Library (303 | 11.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (184 | 7.0%), Management (142 | 5.4%), and Health Technologists (134 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saranac Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (89.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (80.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 110 (77.5%) | 32 (22.5%) |
Business & Financial | 35 (54.7%) | 29 (45.3%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 88 (89.8%) | 10 (10.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 21 (67.7%) | 10 (32.3%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 202 (41.5%) | 285 (58.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 11 (19.3%) | 46 (80.7%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 145 (47.8%) | 158 (52.1%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 46 (54.8%) | 38 (45.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 42 (22.8%) | 142 (77.2%) |
Health Technologists | 42 (31.3%) | 92 (68.7%) |
Total (Category) | 477 (48.9%) | 498 (51.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Saranac Lake are Food Preparation & Serving (245 | 9.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (149 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (140 | 5.4%), Personal Care & Service (110 | 4.2%), and Security & Protection (42 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Saranac Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (93.1%), and Security & Protection (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.7%), Personal Care & Service (57.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (37.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 20 (14.3%) | 120 (85.7%) |
Security & Protection | 29 (69.1%) | 13 (30.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 22 (62.9%) | 13 (37.1%) |
Law Enforcement | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 228 (93.1%) | 17 (6.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 98 (65.8%) | 51 (34.2%) |
Personal Care & Service | 47 (42.7%) | 63 (57.3%) |
Total (Category) | 422 (61.5%) | 264 (38.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saranac Lake are Sales & Related (368 | 14.1%), and Office & Administration (288 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 144 (39.1%) | 224 (60.9%) |
Office & Administration | 87 (30.2%) | 201 (69.8%) |
Total (Category) | 231 (35.2%) | 425 (64.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saranac Lake are Construction & Extraction (78 | 3.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saranac Lake are Material Moving (84 | 3.2%), Production (74 | 2.8%), and Transportation (42 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 56 (66.7%) | 28 (33.3%) |
Total (Category) | 172 (86.0%) | 28 (14.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Saranac Lake
Employment Industries in Saranac Lake
The major employment industries in Saranac Lake include Health Care & Social Assistance (533 | 20.4%), Educational Services (510 | 19.5%), Retail Trade (379 | 14.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (269 | 10.3%), and Public Administration (177 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saranac Lake
The Saranac Lake industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (93.3%), Finance & Insurance (58.3%), and Retail Trade (58.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 159 (41.9%) | 220 (58.1%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 48 (75.0%) | 16 (25.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 15 (41.7%) | 21 (58.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 1 (6.7%) | 14 (93.3%) |
Professional & Scientific | 82 (49.1%) | 85 (50.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 31 (66.0%) | 16 (34.0%) |
Educational Services | 265 (52.0%) | 245 (48.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 230 (43.1%) | 303 (56.9%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 55 (73.3%) | 20 (26.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 182 (67.7%) | 87 (32.3%) |
Public Administration | 102 (57.6%) | 75 (42.4%) |
Total | 1,398 (53.5%) | 1,215 (46.5%) |
Education in Saranac Lake
School Enrollment in Saranac Lake
The most common levels of schooling among the 938 students in Saranac Lake are elementary school (270 | 28.8%), college / undergraduate (217 | 23.1%), and high school (208 | 22.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 50 | 5.3% |
Kindergarten | 23 | 2.5% |
Elementary School | 270 | 28.8% |
Middle School | 131 | 14.0% |
High School | 208 | 22.2% |
College / Undergraduate | 217 | 23.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 39 | 4.2% |
Total | 938 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saranac Lake
Out of a total of 938 students who are enrolled in schools in Saranac Lake, 138 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 800 (85.3%) 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 37 (74.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 166 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 13 (26.0%) | 37 (74.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 266 (92.4%) | 22 (7.6%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 147 (94.8%) | 8 (5.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 166 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 25 (46.3%) | 29 (53.7%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 98 (77.8%) | 28 (22.2%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 21 (60.0%) | 14 (40.0%) |
Total | 800 (85.3%) | 138 (14.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saranac Lake
Education (219 | 13.6%), visual & performing arts (178 | 11.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (170 | 10.6%), psychology (170 | 10.6%), and communications (158 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,610 individuals in Saranac Lake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 31 | 1.9% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 170 | 10.6% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 36 | 2.2% |
Psychology | 170 | 10.6% |
Social Sciences | 109 | 6.8% |
Engineering | 69 | 4.3% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 20 | 1.2% |
Science & Technology | 110 | 6.8% |
Business | 114 | 7.1% |
Education | 219 | 13.6% |
Literature & Languages | 95 | 5.9% |
Liberal Arts & History | 48 | 3.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 178 | 11.1% |
Communications | 158 | 9.8% |
Arts & Humanities | 83 | 5.2% |
Total | 1,610 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Saranac Lake
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saranac Lake
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Saranac Lake are males with 1 vehicle (592, accounting for 44.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (450, making up 50.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 56 (4.2%) | 60 (5.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 592 (44.7%) | 450 (38.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 542 (40.9%) | 516 (43.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 90 (6.8%) | 80 (6.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 18 (1.4%) | 28 (2.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 28 (2.1%) | 41 (3.5%) |
Total | 1,326 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Saranac Lake
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Saranac Lake are 5 to 9 minutes (604 commuters, 25.2%), less than 5 minutes (404 commuters, 16.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (349 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 404 | 16.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 604 | 25.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 341 | 14.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 349 | 14.6% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 186 | 7.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 84 | 3.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 277 | 11.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 13 | 0.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 66 | 2.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 64 | 2.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 8 | 0.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Saranac Lake
The most common commute times in Saranac Lake are 30 to 34 minutes (245 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (393 commuters, 34.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 212 (16.9%) | 192 (16.8%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 211 (16.9%) | 393 (34.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 119 (9.5%) | 222 (19.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 237 (18.9%) | 112 (9.8%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 127 (10.1%) | 59 (5.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 31 (2.5%) | 53 (4.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 245 (19.6%) | 32 (2.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 6 (0.5%) | 7 (0.6%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 30 (2.4%) | 36 (3.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 34 (2.7%) | 30 (2.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (0.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saranac Lake
The most frequent times of departure to work in Saranac Lake are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (226, 18.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (259, 22.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (1.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 44 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 29 (2.3%) | 68 (5.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 31 (2.5%) | 120 (10.5%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 160 (12.8%) | 66 (5.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 117 (9.3%) | 199 (17.4%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 161 (12.9%) | 259 (22.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 75 (6.0%) | 169 (14.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 226 (18.0%) | 96 (8.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 52 (4.2%) | 37 (3.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 48 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 30 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 173 (13.8%) | 64 (5.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 106 (8.5%) | 46 (4.0%) |
Total | 1,252 (100.0%) | 1,144 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Saranac Lake
Occupancy by Ownership in Saranac Lake
Of the total 2,467 dwellings in Saranac Lake, owner-occupied units account for 1,218 (49.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,249 (50.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,218 | 49.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,249 | 50.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Saranac Lake
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,081 | 43.8% |
2-Person Household | 845 | 34.3% |
3-Person Household | 202 | 8.2% |
4+ Person Household | 339 | 13.7% |
Total Housing Units | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saranac Lake
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 409 (37.8%) | 672 (62.2%) |
2-Person Household | 505 (59.8%) | 340 (40.2%) |
3-Person Household | 115 (56.9%) | 87 (43.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 189 (55.7%) | 150 (44.3%) |
Total Housing Units | 1,218 (49.4%) | 1,249 (50.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saranac Lake
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 56 (29.0%) | 137 (71.0%) |
High School Diploma | 106 (20.9%) | 400 (79.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 423 (49.2%) | 436 (50.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 633 (69.6%) | 276 (30.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saranac Lake
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 563 | 22.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 321 | 13.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 315 | 12.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 678 | 27.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 454 | 18.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 93 | 3.8% |
85 Years and Over | 43 | 1.7% |
Total | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Saranac Lake
Median Income by Occupancy in Saranac Lake
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 1,218 (49.4%) | $84,806 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,249 (50.6%) | $34,276 |
Average | 2,467 (100.0%) | $58,197 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saranac Lake
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 8 (0.7%) | 58 (4.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 13 (1.1%) | 13 (1.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 34 (2.8%) | 167 (13.4%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 16 (1.3%) | 147 (11.8%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 22 (1.8%) | 111 (8.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 55 (4.5%) | 134 (10.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 61 (5.0%) | 180 (14.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 293 (24.1%) | 258 (20.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 207 (17.0%) | 93 (7.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 312 (25.6%) | 30 (2.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 197 (16.2%) | 58 (4.6%) |
Total | 1,218 (100.0%) | 1,249 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saranac Lake
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 31 (2.5%) | 100 (8.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 138 (11.3%) | 139 (11.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 161 (13.2%) | 455 (36.4%) |
$800 to $999 | 123 (10.1%) | 250 (20.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 333 (27.3%) | 213 (17.1%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 250 (20.5%) | 44 (3.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 112 (9.2%) | 19 (1.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 65 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 5 (0.4%) | 14 (1.1%) |
Total | 1,218 (100.0%) | 1,249 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Saranac Lake
Housing Structures in Saranac Lake
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,179 | 47.8% |
Single Unit, Attached | 12 | 0.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 180 | 7.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 307 | 12.4% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 365 | 14.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 382 | 15.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 42 | 1.7% |
Total | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saranac Lake
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,012 (85.8%) | 167 (14.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 154 (85.6%) | 26 (14.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 36 (11.7%) | 271 (88.3%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 365 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 16 (4.2%) | 366 (95.8%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Total | 1,218 (49.4%) | 1,249 (50.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saranac Lake
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 16 (1.3%) | 160 (12.8%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 494 (39.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 394 (32.4%) | 396 (31.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 486 (39.9%) | 150 (12.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 322 (26.4%) | 49 (3.9%) |
Total | 1,218 (100.0%) | 1,249 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saranac Lake
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 40 (3.3%) | 92 (7.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 161 (13.2%) | 172 (13.8%) |
Electricity | 45 (3.7%) | 362 (29.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 896 (73.6%) | 564 (45.2%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 76 (6.2%) | 59 (4.7%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,218 (100.0%) | 1,249 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Saranac Lake
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 5 (0.4%) | 386 (30.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 574 (47.1%) | 608 (48.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 549 (45.1%) | 248 (19.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 90 (7.4%) | 7 (0.6%) |
Total | 1,218 (100.0%) | 1,249 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Saranac Lake
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saranac Lake
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 421 | 797 |
Median Property Value | $155,600 | $188,500 |
Median Household Income | $83,514 | $158 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $585 | $5 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,335 | $6 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saranac Lake
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 15 (3.6%) | 13 (1.6%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 131 (31.1%) | 25 (3.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 201 (47.7%) | 674 (84.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 65 (15.4%) | 85 (10.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 9 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 421 (100.0%) | 797 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saranac Lake
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 8 (1.9%) | 30 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 54 (12.8%) | 13 (1.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (1.9%) | 18 (2.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 61 (14.5%) | 47 (5.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 43 (10.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 104 (24.7%) | 250 (31.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 104 (24.7%) | 103 (12.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 39 (9.3%) | 208 (26.1%) |
Total | 421 (100.0%) | 797 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saranac Lake
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 243 (57.7%) | 87,153 (10,935.1%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 46 (10.9%) | 383 (48.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 38 (9.0%) | 179 (22.5%) |
4.0x or more | 94 (22.3%) | 159 (20.0%) |
Total | 421 (100.0%) | 797 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saranac Lake
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 15 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 76 (18.0%) | 26 (3.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 330 (78.4%) | 31 (3.9%) |
Total | 421 (100.0%) | 797 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Saranac Lake
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saranac Lake
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 287 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 649 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 400 (77.5%) | 116 (22.5%) |
26 to 34 Years | 672 (95.5%) | 32 (4.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 471 (81.6%) | 106 (18.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 535 (94.5%) | 31 (5.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 921 (97.9%) | 20 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 640 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 199 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,774 (94.0%) | 305 (6.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saranac Lake
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 287 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 649 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 400 (77.5%) | 116 (22.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saranac Lake
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 871 (97.8%) | 20 (2.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 648 (97.3%) | 18 (2.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 704 (77.4%) | 205 (22.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 652 (96.0%) | 27 (4.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 1,647 (98.9%) | 18 (1.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saranac Lake
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 121 (42.2%) | 196 (68.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 301 (46.4%) | 478 (73.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 133 (25.8%) | 315 (61.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 360 (51.1%) | 343 (48.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 125 (21.7%) | 375 (65.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 108 (19.1%) | 448 (79.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 302 (32.1%) | 705 (74.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 616 (96.3%) | 455 (71.1%) |
75 Years and over | 199 (100.0%) | 137 (68.8%) |
Total | 2,265 (44.6%) | 3,452 (68.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saranac Lake
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 42 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 84 (12.2%) | 51 (8.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 248 (22.4%) | 87 (8.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 67 (18.1%) | 30 (11.2%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (28.2%) | 60 (49.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Saranac Lake
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 8 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (5.3%) | 33 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 13 (16.7%) | 23 (19.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 9 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 13 (1.9%) | 2 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 44 (4.0%) | 13 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.9%) |
75 Years and over | 9 (11.5%) | 10 (8.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 41 (5.9%) | 23 (3.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 81 (7.3%) | 9 (0.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (3.8%) | 9 (7.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 142 (12.8%) | 45 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 35 (9.4%) | 25 (9.3%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (12.8%) | 54 (44.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 27 (2.4%) | 12 (1.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (3.8%) | 9 (3.4%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (12.8%) | 18 (14.9%) |
Technology Access in Saranac Lake
Computing Device Access in Saranac Lake
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 1,767 | 71.6% |
Smartphone | 1,931 | 78.3% |
Tablet | 1,358 | 55.0% |
No Computing Device | 315 | 12.8% |
Total | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Saranac Lake
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 16 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 1,891 | 76.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 136 | 5.5% |
Satellite Internet | 26 | 1.1% |
No Internet | 407 | 16.5% |
Total | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Saranac Lake Summary
Saranac Lake is a village located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It is the county seat of Franklin County and is situated in the Adirondack Park. The village is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and its vibrant arts and culture scene. Saranac Lake has a population of 5,406 as of the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Saranac Lake was originally inhabited by the Iroquois and Algonquin tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s. The village was originally known as “Cadyville” after an early settler, but was renamed “Saranac” in 1819. The name was changed to “Saranac Lake” in 1884.
The village was a popular destination for tourists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. It was also a popular destination for those seeking a cure for tuberculosis, as the area was known for its clean air and natural healing properties.
Geography
Saranac Lake is located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It is situated in the Adirondack Park, which is a 6 million acre park that is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. The village is located on the shores of Lake Flower and is surrounded by mountains and forests.
The village has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The village is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.
Economy
Saranac Lake’s economy is largely driven by tourism. The village is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. It is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, which includes a variety of galleries, museums, and performing arts venues.
The village is also home to a number of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The village is also home to a number of medical facilities, including a hospital and a number of clinics.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Saranac Lake had a population of 5,406. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $50,917. The per capita income for the village was $22,845. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Saranac Lake?
Total Population of Saranac Lake is 5,079.
What is the Total Male Population of Saranac Lake?
Total Male Population of Saranac Lake is 2,732.
What is the Total Female Population of Saranac Lake?
Total Female Population of Saranac Lake is 2,347.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saranac Lake?
There are 116.40 Males per 100 Females in Saranac Lake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saranac Lake?
There are 85.91 Females per 100 Males in Saranac Lake.
What is the Median Population Age in Saranac Lake?
Median Population Age in Saranac Lake is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Saranac Lake
Average Family Size in Saranac Lake is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Saranac Lake
Average Household Size in Saranac Lake is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Saranac Lake?
Per Capita income in Saranac Lake is $36,652.
What is the Median Family Income in Saranac Lake?
Median Family Income in Saranac Lake is $84,167.
What is the Median Household income in Saranac Lake?
Median Household Income in Saranac Lake is $58,197.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saranac Lake?
Income or Wage Gap in Saranac Lake is 28.1%.
Women in Saranac Lake earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saranac Lake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saranac Lake is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saranac Lake?
There are 2,687 People in the Labor Forcein in Saranac Lake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saranac Lake?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Saranac Lake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saranac Lake?
Unemployment Rate in Saranac Lake is 2.8%.