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Alexandria Bay

New York · 924 residents · 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 $42,431. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
−15%since 2000
from 1,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,234 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+18%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7859241K1K1K1990201020202024Alexandria Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,431
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,666
+105%since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(855)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.1%(57)
Diversity Score
6
+432%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexandria Bay, New York?

Alexandria Bay, New York has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexandria Bay, New York earns about $42,431 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Alexandria Bay, New York?

About 26.4% 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 9.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 270 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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