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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Flats

New York · 2,686 residents · 16.688 sq mi
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Big Flats is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $86,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,686
+8%vs 2000
vs 2,482 in 2000
1990 – 2024
161 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Big Flats
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,784
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,344 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,457
−24%vs 2000
vs $22,938 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$454
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $578 in 2000
US average: $450
84.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
15.6% rent
1.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,345)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(267)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,626)
Black1.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(169)
6
−42%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Flats, New York?

Big Flats, New York has about 2,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Flats, New York?

The typical household in Big Flats, New York earns about $44,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Flats, New York expensive?

In Big Flats, New York, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Big Flats, New York?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Flats, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Flats, New York?

About 1.9% of people in Big Flats, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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