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Brasher Falls

New York · 674 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Brasher Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,139. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 122 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

674
−15%since 2019
from 796 in 2019
2010 – 2024
410 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 484 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.2
+63%since 2019
from 29.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
353474595715836201020202024Brasher Falls
2024776
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,139
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,355 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$21,348
−10%since 2019
from $23,638 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
31.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$723
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $689 in 2019
US average: $1,124
70.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
29.1% rent
2.8
+37%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(790)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(638)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(33)
5
+162%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
70.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
21.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
61.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
53.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
53.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Brasher Falls, New York?

Brasher Falls, New York has about 674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brasher Falls, New York?

The typical household in Brasher Falls, New York earns about $40,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brasher Falls, New York expensive?

In Brasher Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Brasher Falls, New York?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brasher Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brasher Falls, New York?

About 31.6% of people in Brasher Falls, 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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