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Bemus Point

New York · 305 residents (2025 est.) · 0.419 sq mi
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Bemus Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $386,400. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−44%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+25%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1712252793333871990201020202024Bemus Point
2024191
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,698
+330%since 2000
from $19,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
+46%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+26%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(174)
Black2.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(13)
Diversity Score20.6%(39)
Diversity Score
21
+459%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bemus Point, New York?

Bemus Point, New York has about 191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bemus Point, New York?

The typical household in Bemus Point, New York earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bemus Point, New York expensive?

In Bemus Point, New York, the median home is worth about $386,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Bemus Point, New York?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bemus Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bemus Point, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Bemus Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bemus Point, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bemus Point, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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