1,002 families residing in the town. The population density was 118.3 people per square mile (45.7/km2). There were 2,456 housing units at an average density of 81.2 per square mile (31.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.74% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population. There were 1,533 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $42,125, and the median income for a family was $48,789. Males had a median income of $31,134 versus $22,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,311. About 3.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. Communities Big Hollow – A hamlet northwest of Lake George village. Bloody Pond – A pond in the southern part of town that received its name from the Battle of Lake George. Crosbyside – A hamlet east of Lake George village. Diamond Point – A hamlet north of Lake George village on the western shore of Lake George. This hamlet has ZIP code 12824. Fort William Henry – The reconstructed historic fort is in Lake George village, originally built by the British during the French and Indian War. Lake George – A village located at the southern end of Lake George. Prospect Mountain – A mountain near Big Hollow. References External links Lake George Historical Association Lake