The population of Schroon Lake City, NY is 769 people, with a median age of 51.7 years. In 2018, the city had a population density of 1.08 people per square mile, a slight increase from the previous year. Residents are mostly White, with only two Black or African American residents and one Two+ person. As far as race and ethnicity are concerned, the city's population is made up of 0% Hispanics.
Schroon Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) with the U1 Census Class Code. It is located within the town of Schroon, a minor civil division of Essex County. As a census-designated place, Schroon is not a self-governing municipality, but a statistical counterpart. In other words, it does not have a local government, but does have certain governmental functions.
Schroon Lake City's wealth index measures its affluence based on a variety of indicators, including household income, average net worth, and the value of material possessions. The values shown in the table below compare Schroon Lake with other locations in New York. The highest value is found in Ranked #1, while the lowest value is in the 75th percentile.
In Schroon Lake City, the percentage of people who identify as foreign is much lower than the percentage for the state of New York. This is likely due to the low number of foreign-born residents. A more accurate census would include a more complete demographic breakdown. The state of Schroon Lake City is based on census data for 2010.