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Black River

New York · 1,208 residents (2025 est.) · 1.781 sq mi
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Black River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,645. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $228,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,651
+28%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,208 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Black River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,761 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,818
+109%since 2000
from $20,524 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+11%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+58%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,173)
Black2.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian2.7%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian6.5%(108)
Other7.5%(124)
Diversity Score34.6%(572)
Diversity Score
35
+113%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
8.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black River, New York?

Black River, New York has about 1,651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black River, New York?

The typical household in Black River, New York earns about $86,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black River, New York expensive?

In Black River, New York, the median home is worth about $228,200, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Black River, New York?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Black River, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black River, New York?

About 11.8% of people in Black River, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black River, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Black River, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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