Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sleepy Hollow Lake is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 1,354. It ranks as the 762nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sleepy Hollow Lake is 52.1 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sleepy Hollow Lake is $110,100. This is 28% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $297,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Sleepy Hollow Lake is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 74% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sleepy Hollow Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

47.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%. Notably, 23.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.