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Saranac Lake

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.911
State:
New York

Saranac Lake is a village located in Franklin County, New York. Saranac Lake has a 2026 population of 4,805. Saranac Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,958 in 2020.

The median household income in Saranac Lake is $61,967 with a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median age in Saranac Lake is 40.7 years: 40.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.9 males.

4.8K
Total Population
1,651
Density (mi²)
-25 -0.52%
Growth

Saranac Lake Population

Saranac Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,805-25-0.52%
20254,830-26-0.54%
20244,856-18-0.37%
20234,874-19-0.39%
20224,893-58-1.17%
20214,951-7-0.14%
20204,958-2-0.04%
20195,219-37-0.7%
20185,256-25-0.47%
20175,281-2-0.04%
20165,283-32-0.6%
20155,315-30-0.56%
20145,345-25-0.47%
20135,370-30-0.56%
20125,400-14-0.26%
20115,414-7-0.13%
20105,421150.28%
20005,041-336-6.25%
19905,377-201-3.6%
19805,578-508-8.35%
19706,0861,44531.14%
19604,641-2,272-32.87%
19506,913-225-3.15%
19407,138-882-11%
19308,0202,84655.01%
19205,1741913.83%
19104,9832,38992.1%
19002,59400%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 40.3 years

Saranac Lake Adults

There are 4,141 adults, (1,062 of whom are seniors) in Saranac Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,258 (45.5%)
Male: 2,707 (54.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Saranac Lake includes 91.66% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,55191.66%
Two or more races2244.51%
Asian781.57%
Black or African American450.91%
Native American450.91%
Other race220.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White661.33%
Two or more races621.25%
Native American240.48%
Other race220.44%
Black or African American50.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,48590.33%
Two or more races1623.26%
Asian781.57%
Black or African American400.81%
Native American210.42%

Saranac Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Saranac Lake 's average per capita income is $46,223. Household income levels show a median of $61,967. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,196-
Families$80,357$95,219
Households$61,967$75,070
Non Families$49,112$58,111

$46,223

Average Income

$61,967

Median Household Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)