Demographics

Mahopac is an upper middle class community. It is rapidly increasing in population, with many new residents coming from the New York City area. As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 8,478 people, 2,922 households, and 2,258 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 1,600.7 per square mile (617.6/km²). There were 3,099 housing units at an average density of 585.1/sq mi (225.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.2%White, 1.1% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 1.92% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 2,922 households out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the hamlet the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $86,592, and the median income for a family was $91,148. Males had a median income of $52,315 versus $36,419 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,245. About 1.3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Living in Mahopac

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About Mahopac

The hamlet of Mahopac encircles a picturesque 587-acre lake, from which it draws its name. Lake Mahopac contains three islands, Fairy, Petre, and Canopus, all privately owned. Fairy Island sports multiple homes accessible via a short causeway; Petre boasts a single Frank Lloyd Wright designed residence, the A. K. Chahroudi Cottage; and Canopus has undeveloped land available for purchase. Boating, fishing and other water sports are permitted on the lake. Slips and support services are provided by two marinas.

Besides Lake Mahopac, other lakes include Lake Secor, Lake MacGregor, Kirk Lake, Lake Casse, Long Pond, Wixon Pond, and Bryant Pond.

Mahopac has a state of the art 33,000-square-foot library, featuring multiple reading rooms overlooking Lake Mahopac, abundant computers, a law library and conference rooms.

The Carmel Historical Society Museum in the Old Town Hall on McAlpin Avenue features many fascinating area artifacts.

Guide of Mahopac

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