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Lake Placid village, NY

ZIP 12946 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12946

12946 has a population of 4,805 with a median age of 46.5 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
23.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.0%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
45.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.7%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.4%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12946

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.4%+162% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,805
Median age46.5
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born36.4%