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Attica

New York · 2,450 residents · 1.744 sq mi
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Attica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,335. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $103,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,450
−6%since 2000
from 2,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Attica
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,335
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,865
+97%since 2000
from $18,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,553)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,308)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other1.5%(36)
Diversity Score10.9%(266)
Diversity Score
11
+370%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attica, New York?

Attica, New York has about 2,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Attica, New York earns about $62,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attica, New York expensive?

In Attica, New York, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Attica, New York?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Attica, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attica, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Attica, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attica, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Attica, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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