Lake Placid, NY Demographics

A map of Lake Placid's Population by Race

Lake Placid, New York has an estimated population of 2,306, an increase from the 2,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Placid, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Placid has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Placid, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 9.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Placid is ranked the 585th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Placid was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Placid's White Population

2,197 residents of Lake Placid, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Placid is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lake Placid ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Lake Placid's population has increased from 92.8% to 95.3%.

Lake Placid is more White than neighboring Saranac Lake (90.3% White), Paul Smiths (88.3% White), and Au Sable Forks (84.8% White). Lake Placid is less White than neighboring Wilmington (97.1% White), and Redford (97.1% White).

Lake Placid's Black Population

0 residents of Lake Placid, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Placid is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lake Placid ranks 907th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Lake Placid is less Black than neighboring Saranac Lake (0.8% Black), Wilmington (0.1% Black), and Paul Smiths (2.6% Black).

Lake Placid's Asian Population

16 residents of Lake Placid, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Placid is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lake Placid ranks 624th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Lake Placid is more Asian than neighboring Wilmington (0% Asian), Au Sable Forks (0% Asian), and Redford (0% Asian). Lake Placid is less Asian than neighboring Saranac Lake (1.6% Asian), and Paul Smiths (4.2% Asian).

Lake Placid's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Lake Placid, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Placid is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Placid ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.2%.

Lake Placid is more Hispanic than neighboring Redford (0% Hispanic). Lake Placid is less Hispanic than neighboring Saranac Lake (3.6% Hispanic), Wilmington (1.3% Hispanic), Paul Smiths (2.2% Hispanic), and Au Sable Forks (13% Hispanic).

Lake Placid's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Lake Placid, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Placid is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Placid ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Placid's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.9%.

Lake Placid is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saranac Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilmington (0% Native American/Other), Paul Smiths (0% Native American/Other), Au Sable Forks (0% Native American/Other), and Redford (0% Native American/Other).

Lake Placid's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Lake Placid, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Placid is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Placid ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Placid's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Placid's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.0%.

Lake Placid is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmington (1.4% Multiracial). Lake Placid is less Multiracial than neighboring Saranac Lake (3.3% Multiracial), Paul Smiths (2.7% Multiracial), Au Sable Forks (2.2% Multiracial), and Redford (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.