Indian Lake, New York

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Indian Lake is a town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. The name is from a large lake partly inside the town.

The Town of Indian Lake is on the east border of the county and is northeast of Utica.

Indian Lake terms itself the "Moose capital of the Northeast."

A view of one of the many coves accessible by boat at Indian Lake.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Other information
5 Communities and locations in Indian Lake
6 External links

[edit] History

The Town of Indian Lake was established in 1858 from the Towns of Gilman (now defunct), Long Lake, and Wells. In 1861, Indian Lake was increased from territory from Gilman and the Town of Lake Pleasant. The town was originally formed from Johnstown in Fulton County, New York before Hamilton County was established.

Rays of light shining through the clouds onto the water of Indian Lake.

[edit] 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 (5.03%) is water.

The town lies within the Adirondack State Park. The east town line is the border of Essex County and Warren County.

The beautiful fall colors of upstate New York on display at Indian Lake.

North-south highway New York State Route 30 intersects east-west highway New York State Route 28 at Indian Lake village and at Blue Mountain Lake. Between the two points they are conjoint.

The Hudson River forms part of the east town line.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 1,471 people, 651 households, and 425 families residing in the town. The population density was 2.2/km² (5.8/mi²). There were 1,722 housing units at an average density of 2.6/km² (6.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.34% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 651 households out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,328, and the median income for a family was $39,438. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $23,661 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,940. About 4.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Communities and locations in Indian Lake

Abanaki Lake -- A lake east of the Indian Lake village.
Blue Mountain Lake -- A hamlet near a NY-28 and NY-30 intersection. This hamlet is in the northern part of the town, north of Indian Lake village. The Adirondack Museum is located north of the village.
Blue Mountain Lake -- The name of a lake west of the community of Blue Mountain Lake.
Eagle Lake -- A lake by the west town line and west of Blue Mountain Lake.
Indian Lake -- The hamlet of Indian Lake near a NY-28 and NY-30 intersection and near the north end of a lake called Indian Lake.
Indian Lake -- A large lake with a southwest to northeast orientation in the town of Indian Lake and the Town of Lake Pleasant.
Lake Adirondack -- A lake north of Indian Lake village.
Lake Durant -- A lake south of Blue Mountain Lake village.
Rock Lake -- A lake halfway between Indian Lake village and Blue Mountain Lake village.
Sabael -- A hamlet on the northwest side of Indian Lake, located on NY-30.
Wilderness Lodge -- A location east of Indian Lake near the border with Warren County.