Indian Lake, New York
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Indian Lake is a town located in Hamilton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,471.
The Town of Indian Lake was incorporated in 1858. The town was originally formed from Johnstown in Fulton County, New York before Hamilton County was established.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 689.5 km² (266.2 mi²). 654.8 km² (252.8 mi²) of it is land and 34.7 km² (13.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.03% water. The town lies within the Adirondack State Park.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,471 people, 651 households, and 425 families residing in the town. The population density is 2.2/km² (5.8/mi²). There are 1,722 housing units at an average density of 2.6/km² (6.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.96% White, 0.34% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 651 households out of which 22.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.77.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $32,328, and the median income for a family is $39,438. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $23,661 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,940. 8.5% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Other information
The Indian Lake Museum in Indian Lake contains displays relating to the historic Indian population. The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake has displays of outdoor living in the region. The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake provides cultural event during the summer season.
Communities and locations in Indian Lake
- Blue Mountain Lake -- A community near a Route 28 and Route 30 intersection. This hamlet is in the northern part of the town, north of Indian Lake. The Adirondack Museum is north of the village.
- Blue Mountain Lake -- The name of a small lake west of the community of Blue Mountain Lake.
- Indian Lake -- The hamlet of Indian Lake near a Route 28 and Route 30 intersection and near the north end of a lake called Indian Lake.
- Indian Lake -- A large lake with a soutwest to northeast location in the town of Indian Lake and the Town of Lake Pleasant.
- Sabael -- A hamlet on the north side of Indian Lake on Route 30.
- Wilderness Lodge -- A location east of Indian Lake near the border with Warren County, New York.
External links
- Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce (http://www.indian-lake.com)