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Big Flats

New York · 5,555 residents · 16.688 sq mi
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Big Flats is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,514. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,073 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,555
+124%since 2000
from 2,482 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
+124%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Big Flats
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,514
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,350
+72%since 2000
from $22,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(4,875)
Black1.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(101)
Asian4.5%(248)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score19.9%(1,107)
Diversity Score
20
+85%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Flats, New York?

Big Flats, New York has about 5,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Flats, New York earns about $74,514 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 $190,000, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Big Flats, New York?

About 42.8% 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 1.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,869 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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

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