Lake Placid Photo Album

Lake Placid is a year round resort destination in the middle of the Adirondack Park. Arguably the first American winter resort, its Olympic venues offer non-stop opportunities to watch world-class ski jumping, biathlon, cross-country racing, free-style skiing, hockey, and downhill skiing, as well as luge, bobsled, and skeleton racing. Meanwhile, downhill skiers can tackle the Olympic trails at Whiteface Mountain.

Population (year 2000): 2,638
Males: 1,267 (48.0%), Females: 1,371 (52.0%)
Median resident age: 36.8 years
Most common industries for males: Accommodation and food services (32%), Construction (12%), Educational services (7%), Health care (6%), Public administration (5%), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3%)
Most common industries for females: Accommodation and food services (20%), Health care (15%), Educational services (9%), Public administration (5%), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%), Social assistance (3%), Finance and insurance (3%)