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Tupper Lake is a town in Franklin County, New York. The population was 6,137 at the 2000 census. Formerly known as Altamont, the Town of Tupper Lake is located in the southwest corner of the county. The town contains a village called Tupper Lake.

The town was organized in 1890 from the Town of Waverly and was the last town organized in the county. In 1913, a part of St. Lawrence County was added to the town. In an effort to avoid confusion with other "Altamonts" around the state and to strengthen ties with the Village of Tupper Lake, town councilors turned the "Town of Altamont" into the "Town of Tupper Lake." The name change took place on July 16, 2004.

In 1850 the Pomeroy Lumber Company began a logging operation in the area. A clearing left by clear-cutting the forest by Raquette Pond became the site of the Village of Tupper Lake. In the 1890s, a large number of buildings were erected, but in 1899 a fire burned 169 of them to the ground. As the lumber business swelled, the village became a rail center.

As of the census² of 2000, there were 6,137 people, 2,429 households, and 1,530 families residing in the town. The population density was 52.2 people per square mile (20.1/km²). There were 3,118 housing units at an average density of 26.5/sq mi (10.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.56% White, 1.27% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 2,429 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,636, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,951 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,696. About 6.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

The great fire of 1899 burned more than 150 structures in the village. The modern village grew out of this destruction and added all the amenities of a modern community earlier than others in the state.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), all of it land.As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 3,935 people, 1,684 households, and 988 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,212.7 people per square mile (853.5/km²). There were 1,839 housing units at an average density of 1,034.1/sq mi (398.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.89% White, 0.76% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 1,684 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,654, and the median income for a family was $40,152. Males had a median income of $30,169 versus $24,273 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,567. About 7.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Tupper Lake High School is the home of the Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks. Their mascot is a bearded Lumberjack wearing a black and red flannel shirt and black pants with suspenders holding an axe. The school colors are red and black.

IMPORTANT TOWN LINKS

IMPORTANT VILLAGE LINKS

Town of Tupper Lake Contact Listings This is your contact list for key Town officials.

Tupper Lake Economic Development Strategy This link will take you to the Tupper Lake community plan that details the long range goals of the community.

Find a Job in the Tupper Lake Visit our site and see how we can work for you! You'll be able to search for jobs and related labor information about your career. By signing up you can create a resume, apply for jobs and have job listings sent to your email.

Adirondack Club and Resort The Town is working on plans to re-open the Big Tupper Ski Slope. The above link will take you to the developer's web site.

Adirondack Public Observatory  The Adirondack Public Observatory Inc. is a charitable organization whose mission is to:

Tupper Lake Central School District This link will take you to our school system's web site.

Tupper Lake Police Department - Use this link for the local police department contacts also to find information about our local laws concerning snowmobiling,  hawking and peddling, trash disposal, dog regulations, curfews, vehicle storage, open container and peace and good order.

Tupper Lake Fire Department Go to this link for emergency information and to learn about our fire department.

Goff Nelson Memorial Library  Tupper Lake has a wonderful library. Go to this link to find out the library's hours and programs available to visitors and residents

Franklin County Transportation This link will provide you with the bus schedule in and around Tupper Lake and the surrounding communities.

Multi-Recreational Trail Plan This link will take you the The Tupper Lake Village multi-recreational trail plan. The plan calls for the construction of four recreational trails, the Junction trail being the first one to be completed by 2011

Raquette River Corridor Project The Racquette River Corridor Project began as a cooperative effort of the Town of Colton and the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce to encourage cooperation and interaction among the townships along the river. The intent is to develop a sense of unity through joint promotions of the recreational opportunities and natural beauty of the river so that residents and visitors alike can best experience the second longest river in New York State.

Enhanced facilities along the 170 mile corridor will promote responsible recreation and encourage tourists to spend time along the river while conserving and protecting the natural resources of the area. It is hoped that these increased activities will encourage revitalization of riverside hamlets and waterfronts through association with and promotion of the Ten Rivers Region as each township emphasizes its own features while supporting those of the adjoining communities. Recreation, tourism, and economic development of the region are the main priorities of the Ra(c)quette River Corridor Project.