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West Sand Lake CDP, NY

ZIP 12196 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12196

12196 has a population of 3,848 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (45.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.3%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.3%+38% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.5%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
19.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
20.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.5%-46% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+86% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
ItalianGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 12196

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+86% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.5%-46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.5%-85% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,848
Median age42.8
Poverty rate3.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born7.5%