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Bemus Point

New York · 306 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $193,800. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
306
−10%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+20%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712252793333871990201020202024Bemus Point
2024191
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$71,537
+259%since 2000
from $19,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$193,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−55%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bemus Point, New York?

Bemus Point, New York has about 306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bemus Point, New York expensive?

In Bemus Point, New York, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Bemus Point, New York?

About 43.8% 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 10.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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