Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lake Luzerne, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lake Luzerne, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lake Luzerne, New York. The estimated population of Lake Luzerne, New York is 3,126 people, with a median age of 52.2.

We can look at the total population in Lake Luzerne over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,126
-4.2% -5.22%
2020
3,263
-0.09% -
2019
3,266
-0.24% -
2018
3,274
-0.73% -
2017
3,298
- -

Population of Lake Luzerne, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.8%
97%
+0.82%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.2%
+200.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.7%
-70.37%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.2%
+200.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lake Luzerne, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.2 +2.76% 52.1 +2.76% 54.2 +6.27%
2020 50.8 +0.99% 50.7 +1.2% 51 +0.79%
2019 50.3 0% 50.1 +4.59% 50.6 -2.32%
2018 50.3 +3.93% 47.9 +7.4% 51.8 +0.78%
2017 48.4 - 44.6 - 51.4 -

The median age of Lake Luzerne, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 163 +25.25% 119 -45.7% 199 65
10 to 19 157 -80.47% 114 -33.82% 58 78
20 to 29 202 -71.11% 111 +9.77% 87 121
30 to 39 118 +83.88% 116 +12.5% 227 127
40 to 49 299 -55.87% 317 +6.82% 159 332
50 to 59 332 -3.78% 279 -33.34% 304 194
60 to 69 200 +31.61% 304 +10.16% 254 329
70+ 215 +13.71% 252 +44.37% 243 349

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lake Luzerne, New York is $55,459.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lake Luzerne.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,120.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,370.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lake Luzerne, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lake Luzerne, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lake Luzerne, New York is currently $80,388.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.15% of households in Lake Luzerne are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lake Luzerne against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lake Luzerne is $41,452.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lake Luzerne by the total population of Lake Luzerne.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lake Luzerne, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lake Luzerne to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lake Luzerne that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lake Luzerne over the age of 16 is 2,814.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lake Luzerne is 59.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 88 36.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 48 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 160 100.00% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 222 88.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 368 80.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 465 79.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 288 91.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 368 47.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 462 29.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 345 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lake Luzerne. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,768 60.20% 0.90%
Black or African American 20 80.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 19 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 24 79.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,744 60.00% 0.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lake Luzerne as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lake Luzerne is 1,674, with median earnings of $43,841.00.

Women in Lake Luzerne, New York earning approximately 97.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,674 $43,841.00
Male 831 $44,561.00
Female 843 $43,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 269 $48,153.00
Business and Financial 92 $113,529.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $51,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 119 $85,144.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $55,089.00
Healthcare Support 54 $26,824.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $21,196.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $19,297.00
Sales 44 $41,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 394 $34,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 139 $49,943.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00
Production 152 $45,887.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $31,493.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 181 $46,681.00 88 $205,417.00
Business and Financial 43 $0.00 49 $51,513.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $0.00 84 $84,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 45 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 119 $21,757.00 31 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 49 $19,297.00
Sales 6 $0.00 38 $82,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $0.00 369 $34,718.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $48,636.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 152 $45,887.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $31,493.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,608 households in Lake Luzerne, with an average household size of 1.94 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 865 families in Lake Luzerne with an average family size of 2.48 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 661 22 182 743
Average Household Size 2.51 2.95 2.71 1.21
Total Families 661 22 182 0
Average Household Size 2.5 2 2.49 0

Poverty

Of the 865 families in Lake Luzerne, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lake Luzerne:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,343 housing units in Lake Luzerne, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,608 68.63%
Vacant 735 31.37%

9.39% of the total 2,343 housing units in Lake Luzerne are rental units. This is approximately 220 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,285 are occupied by the owner - or 54.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lake Luzerne is $983.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lake Luzerne that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    103
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    93
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lake Luzerne is $173,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lake Luzerne that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    88
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    149
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    155
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    337
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    371
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    169
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lake Luzerne. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lake Luzerne that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    368
  • 1940 to 1949
    222
  • 1950 to 1959
    414
  • 1960 to 1969
    223
  • 1970 to 1979
    288
  • 1980 to 1989
    382
  • 1990 to 1999
    109
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    153
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lake Luzerne that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    572
  • 2 vehicles available
    612
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    336

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lake Luzerne get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lake Luzerne that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lake Luzerne.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    171
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    237
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    32
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    163
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    97
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    314
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    122
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    8
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    26
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lake Luzerne, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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