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Alexandria Bay

New York · 922 residents (2025 est.) · 0.749 sq mi
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Alexandria Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,100. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,212
+11%since 2000
from 1,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,618 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+35%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:922 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7859241K1K1K1990201020202024Alexandria Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,048
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,338 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,190
+150%since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+13%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,074)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,137)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian1.4%(17)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score14.9%(180)
Diversity Score
15
+1188%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria Bay, New York?

Alexandria Bay, New York has about 1,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alexandria Bay, New York?

The typical household in Alexandria Bay, New York earns about $55,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexandria Bay, New York expensive?

In Alexandria Bay, New York, the median home is worth about $154,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria Bay, New York?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alexandria Bay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexandria Bay, New York?

About 10.8% of people in Alexandria Bay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexandria Bay, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexandria Bay, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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