White Lake (Sullivan County), New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 65, White Lake (Sullivan County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

White Lake (Sullivan County) is a small community located in New York, within Sullivan County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 1277th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Lake (Sullivan County) is 65.6 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 38.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in White Lake (Sullivan County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

White Lake (Sullivan County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.8% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Lake (Sullivan County), 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.