Population 5,070 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tupper Lake
Household size in Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Tupper Lake is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.29, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Tupper Lake skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Tupper Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Tupper Lake
Renters in Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Tupper Lake rent their homes (28.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 46.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tupper Lake: 32.5% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +5 | +6 |
Tupper Lake is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $670 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $606 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $727 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$200 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tupper Lake pays $727 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $200 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Tupper Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tupper Lake: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Tupper Lake have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York overall (87.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Tupper Lake
| Period | Tupper Lake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tupper Lake has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Tupper Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupper Lake | 2.12 | 46.5 | 8.4% | 28.0% | 32.5% | 1955 | $727 | 22.3% | 90.5% | 1.6% |
| Moody | 2.16 | 53.1 | 5.8% | 14.6% | 24.8% | 1974 | $893 | 22.1% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Merrilville | 2.04 | 57.4 | 2.6% | 34.9% | 45.8% | 1963 | $812 | 30.9% | 95.7% | 0.2% |
| Piercefield | 2.07 | 53.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 59.3% | 1948 | $668 | 25.4% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
| Coreys | 2.05 | 54.7 | 5.0% | 18.6% | 49.7% | 1959 | $695 | 51.8% | 95.5% | 1.3% |
| Childwold | 2.03 | 55.4 | 10.2% | 7.2% | 68.1% | 1943 | $625 | 26.4% | 96.1% | 5.2% |
| Saranac Inn | 1.89 | 61.9 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 65.9% | 1974 | $704 | 49.0% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| Lake Clear | 2.17 | 48.4 | 4.8% | 12.5% | 31.4% | 1947 | $903 | 50.0% | 98.4% | 0.1% |
| Upper St. Regis | 2.03 | 42.2 | 3.7% | 15.4% | 45.9% | 1945 | $939 | 49.5% | 96.8% | 2.9% |
| Saranac Lake | 1.92 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 46.0% | 18.2% | 1953 | $823 | 42.0% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Paul Smiths | 1.83 | 23.4 | 1.9% | 28.5% | 54.7% | 1939 | $1,088 | 42.8% | 94.6% | 6.9% |
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 Tupper Lake. 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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