Population 1,388 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake George
Household size in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake George are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.6 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.8 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.0 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.0, Lake George is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 54.3 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake George: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake George
Renters in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.4% of households in Lake George rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.9% of the housing in Lake George, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Lake George are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,201 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $969 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,624 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,208 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,007 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Lake George runs $2,208 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake George
Bachelor's degrees in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lake George as nationally: 37.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Colorado Springs area (42.0%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake George is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Colorado Springs area overall (95.3%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake George
| Period | Lake George | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lake George has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake George compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George | 2.14 | 59.0 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 38.9% | 1987 | $2,208 | 37.7% | 93.0% | 0.7% |
| Florissant | 1.88 | 56.8 | 4.8% | 10.5% | 20.1% | 1992 | $2,119 | 32.2% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| Tarryall | 1.90 | 56.9 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 64.3% | 1987 | $2,159 | 43.4% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| Divide | 2.15 | 51.7 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,610 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 6.8% |
| Guffey | 1.90 | 59.8 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 43.7% | 1995 | $2,024 | 42.1% | 96.9% | 4.5% |
| Woodland Park | 2.24 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 21.7% | 5.0% | 1990 | $1,922 | 43.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Cripple Creek | 1.86 | 52.2 | 3.2% | 38.2% | 24.7% | 1990 | $1,343 | 31.6% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Green Mountain Falls | 2.09 | 50.4 | 3.5% | 22.6% | 38.9% | 1959 | $1,622 | 49.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Pine Crest | 2.46 | 49.4 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1992 | $2,211 | 47.0% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 2.15 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,490 | 56.9% | 93.8% | 8.8% |
| Victor | 1.86 | 58.6 | 7.4% | 28.7% | 24.6% | 1966 | $1,088 | 26.2% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake George. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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