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Bliss

New York · 527 residents · 9.782 sq mi
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Bliss has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 178 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
−25%vs 2011
vs 705 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 72 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+16%vs 2011
vs 35.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
401484567650733201020202024Bliss
2024447
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,786 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,755
−3%vs 2011
vs $18,240 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $488 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(516)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 37.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bliss, New York?

Bliss, New York has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bliss, New York?

The typical household in Bliss, New York earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bliss, New York expensive?

In Bliss, New York, the median home is worth about $65,400, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Bliss, New York?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bliss, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bliss, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Bliss, 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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