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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Flats

New York · 2,482 residents · 16.688 sq mi
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Big Flats is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,344. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $97,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,482
−8%since 1990
from 2,686 in 1990
1990 – 2024
149 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+16%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Big Flats
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,344
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,784 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,938
+31%since 1990
from $17,457 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$578
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $454 in 1990
US average: $602
84.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
15.9% rent
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,626)
Black1.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(18)
Diversity Score6.3%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,345)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian2%(50)
Diversity Score10.8%(267)
11
+71%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Flats, New York earns about $53,344 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Big Flats, New York?

About 38.7% 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 1.5% of people in Big Flats, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Flats, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Flats, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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