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Au Sable Forks

New York · 509 residents · 2.478 sq mi
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Au Sable Forks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
509
−24%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
205 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+35%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2934045146247352000201020202024Au Sable Forks
2024369
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,738
+114%since 2000
from $14,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(659)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(480)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+82%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Au Sable Forks, New York?

Au Sable Forks, New York has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Au Sable Forks, New York?

The typical household in Au Sable Forks, New York earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Au Sable Forks, New York expensive?

In Au Sable Forks, New York, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Au Sable Forks, New York?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Au Sable Forks, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Au Sable Forks, New York?

About 10.8% of people in Au Sable Forks, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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