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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black River

New York · 1,285 residents · 1.781 sq mi
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Black River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,761. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $76,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,285
−5%since 1990
from 1,349 in 1990
1990 – 2025
722 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 757 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+22%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Black River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,761
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,524
+50%since 1990
from $13,688 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
34.9% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,285)
Black3.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(29)
Asian0.9%(12)
Diversity Score16.1%(217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,173)
Black2.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian2.7%(35)
Diversity Score16.3%(209)
16
+1%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−35%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black River, New York?

Black River, New York has about 1,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black River, New York earns about $45,761 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Black River, New York?

About 21.0% 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 6.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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