Lake Placid is a village located in Essex County, New York. Lake Placid has a 2026 population of 2,318. Lake Placid is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,270 in 2020.
The median household income in Lake Placid is $41,612 with a poverty rate of 8.96%. The median age in Lake Placid is 42 years: 49 years for males, and 37.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 49 years
There are 1,991 adults, (385 of whom are seniors) in Lake Placid.
Female: 1,206 (52.3%)
Male: 1,100 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Lake Placid includes 95.27% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,197 | 95.27% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 2.17% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.69% |
Lake Placid 's average per capita income is $43,147. Household income levels show a median of $41,612. The poverty rate stands at 8.96%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,750 | - |
| Families | $90,417 | $114,586 |
| Households | $41,612 | $73,754 |
| Non Families | $40,378 | $50,674 |
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