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Amenia

New York · 955 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Amenia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,614. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $189,500. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
−14%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
785 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6698371K1K1K1990201020202024Amenia
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,614
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,009
−22%since 2000
from $22,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+43%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(999)
Black3.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(39)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(752)
Black3.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(133)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other3.6%(34)
Diversity Score46.1%(440)
Diversity Score
46
+154%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amenia, New York?

Amenia, New York has about 955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amenia, New York?

The typical household in Amenia, New York earns about $42,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amenia, New York expensive?

In Amenia, New York, the median home is worth about $189,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Amenia, New York?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amenia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amenia, New York?

About 26.3% of people in Amenia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amenia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Amenia, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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