White Lake
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, New York
White Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sullivan County, New York, with 207 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,322 ft (403 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kauneonga Lake, 0.6 miles NE.
- 207residents (2020 Census)
- 1,322 ftelevation · 403 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 12749ZIP code
About White Lake
White Lake is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States, on the southeastern shore of a lake of the same name. It was the closest community to the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969.
The community has a post office. Its population in 2000 was reported at 665 and it is the largest community in the town of Bethel. The Bethel Town Hall is also located in the community.
The lake is reported to be the deepest lake (80 feet (24 m)) in Sullivan County. Residents in the 19th century claimed that the biggest brook trout in the world (8 pounds, 14 ounces) was caught in the lake in 1843.
According to local lore, its Native American name was Kauneonga—meaning lake with two wings (the lake has a figure 8 layout resembling wings). The White Lake name is said to have come from the white sand beaches on its shores and white bottom. The northern portion of White Lake, formerly known as North White Lake, is now called Kauneonga Lake.
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White Lake had 207 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 207 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Sullivan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 207 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6808° N, 74.8384° W |
| ZIP code | 12749 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3681655 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Lake
- Kauneonga Lake0.6 mi NE
- Smallwood1.9 mi SE
- Mongaup Valley3.0 mi E
- Swan Lake6.3 mi NE
- Lake Huntington7.6 mi W
- Monticello8.0 mi E
- Jeffersonville8.1 mi NW
- Kiamesha Lake9.1 mi E
- Liberty9.4 mi NE
- Hurleyville9.4 mi NE
- South Fallsburg10.7 mi E
- Eldred10.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about White Lake
What county is White Lake in?
White Lake is in Sullivan County, New York.
What is the population of White Lake, NY?
207 people lived in White Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of White Lake is 12749.
What is the elevation of White Lake?
1,322 feet (403 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Lake?
Kauneonga Lake (0.6 mi), Smallwood (1.9 mi), Mongaup Valley (3.0 mi), Swan Lake (6.3 mi), Lake Huntington (7.6 mi).
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