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Bliss

New York · 496 residents · 9.782 sq mi
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Bliss has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
496
+4%since 2019
from 477 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 49 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−7%since 2019
from 46.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
401484567650733201020202024Bliss
2024447
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,516
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,719 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,307
+2%since 2019
from $35,531 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
14.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+23%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(473)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
Diversity Score
3
−28%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Female
45.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bliss, New York?

Bliss, New York has about 496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bliss, New York earns about $58,516 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Bliss, New York?

About 15.2% 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 16.9% 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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