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Amenia

New York · 725 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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Amenia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,917. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 390 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
725
−35%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
596 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+23%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6698371K1K1K1990201020202024Amenia
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,595
+20%since 2000
from $22,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(555)
Black2.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(105)
Asian2.1%(15)
Other4.1%(30)
Diversity Score48.9%(355)
Diversity Score
49
+170%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amenia, New York?

Amenia, New York has about 725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Amenia, New York earns about $64,917 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 $263,700, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Amenia, New York?

About 17.3% 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 10.3% 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 350 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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