Population 625 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Pole
Household size in North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.86 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Pole is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.86 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +19.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
North Pole skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in North Pole than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%.
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 North Pole
Renters in North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in North Pole rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well 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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Pole: 28.2% of homes are empty, 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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in North Pole are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961.
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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $836 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,010 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,140 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Pole costs $1,140 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 42.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 North Pole
Bachelor's degrees in North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +33.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Pole is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Pole: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 North Pole
| Period | North Pole | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in North Pole out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
North Pole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole | 2.15 | 57.7 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 28.2% | 1978 | $1,140 | 59.6% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| Lake Placid | 1.79 | 42.2 | 13.9% | 39.6% | 28.8% | 1974 | $1,260 | 44.1% | 94.4% | 1.3% |
| Ray Brook | 2.00 | 39.3 | 17.1% | 31.6% | 64.3% | 1981 | $1,095 | 7.1% | 54.9% | 0.0% |
| Whiteface | 2.02 | 55.7 | 17.5% | 21.7% | 61.6% | 1996 | $1,063 | 49.4% | 94.0% | 10.6% |
| Saranac Lake | 1.92 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 46.0% | 18.2% | 1953 | $823 | 42.0% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Keene Valley | 1.84 | 59.1 | 4.1% | 16.5% | 61.8% | 1966 | $1,531 | 54.4% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| Keene | 1.81 | 59.8 | 3.7% | 16.7% | 63.0% | 1967 | $1,573 | 55.3% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.22 | 51.2 | 7.6% | 21.5% | 18.3% | 1964 | $845 | 39.6% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| Lake Clear | 2.17 | 48.4 | 4.8% | 12.5% | 31.4% | 1947 | $903 | 50.0% | 98.4% | 0.1% |
| Coreys | 2.05 | 54.7 | 5.0% | 18.6% | 49.7% | 1959 | $695 | 51.8% | 95.5% | 1.3% |
| Franklin Falls | 2.14 | 52.8 | 10.5% | 15.5% | 32.3% | 1969 | $775 | 36.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
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 North Pole. 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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