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Caroga Lake, New York

Census designated place in Fulton County, New York · ZIP 12032, 12078

  • Fulton County
  • Within Caroga Town
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 496 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 243Households
  • $48,295Median household income
  • $116,800Median home value
  • 2ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020+5.8%
5105205305405502010: 51820102020: 5482020518548
Population of Caroga Lake at each census
CensusPopulation
2010518
2020548

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 36, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 36, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Caroga Lake
Under $50k53.1%
$50k to $100k26.3%
$100k to $150k12.8%
$150k to $200k1.6%
$200k and over6.2%

Median household income $48,295 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 36, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Caroga Lake
Owner occupied
216 units
Renter occupied
27 units
Vacancy rate
70.8%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 36, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Caroga Lake compared with its county and state
Caroga Lake compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureCaroga LakeFulton CountyNew York
Population49652,78719,872,319
Median household income$48,295$62,615$84,578
Median age61.944.139.6
Median home value$116,800$156,100$403,000
Bachelor’s degree or higher7.3%21.2%39.6%
Foreign-born residents0.0%2.2%22.6%
Owner-occupied homes88.9%69.2%54.3%
Mean commute to work22.2 minutes24.9 minutes32.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 36, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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