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Caroga, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,205.
Population change since 2000: -14.4%
 
Males: 640  (53.1%)
Females: 565  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12032.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,391 (it was $34,911 in 2000)
Caroga:

$61,391
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,848 (it was $18,048 in 2000)

Caroga town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,765 (it was $60,100 in 2000)
Caroga:

$140,765
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,218; detached houses: $204,827; townhouses or other attached units: $209,530; in 2-unit structures: $308,153; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $162,839; mobile homes: $108,528
March 2022 cost of living index in Caroga: 97.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Caroga, NY (2010)
    • 1,18498.3%White alone
    • 151.2%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.08%American Indian alone
    • 10.08%Other race alone

Races in Caroga detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (19.9%), English (16.5%), Irish (15.1%), Italian (9.5%), Dutch (7.7%), United States (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 50.8 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

17 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Caroga town:

2.1% ($1,272)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (36.8 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (157.5 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (162.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Caroga Lake, NY (0.7 miles ),
Bleecker, NY (2.3 miles ),
Stratford, NY (2.9 miles ),
Ephratah, NY (2.9 miles ),
Gloversville, NY (3.1 miles ),
Johnstown, NY (3.3 miles ),
Oppenheim, NY (3.4 miles ),
Mayfield, NY (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.14 N, Longitude: 74.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Caroga, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $229,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $118,300
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $148,700
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $313,300
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $129,400
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $120,300
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Caroga, NY residents
Average permit cost in Caroga, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Caroga, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Leather & allied products (3.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.9%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Caroga, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)

Average climate in Caroga, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Caroga, New York average temperatures Caroga, New York average precipitation Caroga, New York humidity Caroga, New York wind speed Caroga, New York snowfall Caroga, New York sunshine Caroga, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 52.8. This is better than average.

City:

52.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0978. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0978
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Caroga-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Caroga town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Caroga-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 56.5 miles away from Caroga center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 102.6 miles away from Caroga center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 100.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 195.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fulton County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Caroga:

  • NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; GLOVERSVILLE, NY)
  • MOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; GLOVERSVILLE, NY)
  • WELLS NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JOHNSTOWN, NY)
  • JOHNSTOWN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; JOHNSTOWN, NY)
  • ST JOHNSVILLE REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SAINT JOHNSVILLE, NY)

Amtrak station near Caroga:

  • 20 miles: AMSTERDAM (RAILROAD & W. MAIN STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Caroga:

  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 15 miles; Johnstown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,043)
  • Herkimer County Community College (about 28 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 34 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 36 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Skidmore College (about 36 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 37 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Union College (about 37 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)

Public high school in Caroga:

Private high schools in Caroga:

  • CORONA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 23, Location: 99-11 57TH AVE-CORONA-NY-11368, Grades: PK-9)
  • SISTER CLARA MUHAMMAD SCHOOL (Students: 15, Location: 10501 NORTHERN BLVD, Grades: 2-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Caroga:

Private elementary/middle schools in Caroga:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Caroga: Nick Stoner Golf Course (A), Mohawk Pathway Camp (B), Southern Adirondack Pines Campground and Cabins (C), Pine Lake Campground and Recreational Vehicle Park (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Caroga: Saint Barbaras Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Five Point Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Indian Lake (A), Mud Lake (B), Nine Corner Lake (C), Prairie Lake (D), Stewart Lake (E), Stoner Lakes (F), West Caroga Lake (G), Otter Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Glasgow Creek (A), Frie Flow (B), Mead Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fulton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Caroga:

Marital status in Caroga, NY
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Caroga:

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Caroga, NY (based on Fulton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,9634
Mainline Protestant4,26422
Evangelical Protestant1,35120
Other7934
Black Protestant1562
Orthodox301
None40,974-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Fulton County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Fulton County:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Fulton County:

8.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Fulton County:

25.7%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Caroga:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WIZR (930 AM; 1 kW; JOHNSTOWN, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WENT (1340 AM; 1 kW; GLOVERSVILLE, NY; Owner: WHITNEY RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNY (1440 AM; 1 kW; GLOVERSVILLE, NY; Owner: MICHAEL A. SLEEZER)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Caroga:

  • WQBJ (103.5 FM; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WBKK (97.7 FM; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: GEM ASSOCIATES, L. P.)
  • WSKU (105.5 FM; LITTLE FALLS, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBGK (99.7 FM; NEWPORT VILLAGE, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WOUR (96.9 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WUNY (89.5 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BC COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Caroga:

  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFNY-CA (Channel 49; GLOVERSVILLE, NY; Owner: MICHAEL A. SLEEZER)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.5mTotal length
  • $2,821,000Total costs
  • 2,842Total average daily traffic
  • 261Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,132Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Kane Mountain, Kane Mountain Fire Tower (Lat: 43.180917 Lon: -74.515250), Type: Building, Structure height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WQZC671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.435 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2017, Expiration Date: 04/06/2027, Certifier: Spencer Brand, Registrant: New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Office For P, 18009 Game Farm Rd, Dexter, NY 13634, Phone: (315) 639-3053, Fax: (315) 639-6553, Email:

  • Azur Mountain, Azur Mountain Fire Tower (Lat: 44.541056 Lon: -74.500778), Type: Building, Structure height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WRAI806,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.435 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2017, Expiration Date: 11/30/2027, Cancellation Date: 11/27/2018, Certifier: Spencer Brand, Registrant: New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Office For Pub, 18009 Game Farm Rd, Dexter, NY 13634, Phone: (315) 639-3053, Fax: (315) 639-6553, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Caroga, NY
  • 48.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.4%Wood
  • 6.7%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Other fuel
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Caroga, NY
  • 60.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Electricity
  • 6.9%Wood
  • 3.4%Utility gas


Caroga compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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