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Breesport

New York · 628 residents · 1.63 sq mi
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Breesport is home to 628 people in New York. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 48.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $162,200. The foreign-born share is 2%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

628
−21%since 2023
from 796 in 2023
2010 – 2024
386 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 489 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.6
−13%since 2023
from 55.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.63 sq mi
Population, 20102024
4355807258691K201020202024Breesport
2024628
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(50)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(69)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(16)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(37)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.3%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.5%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(79)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.6%(117)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.7%(111)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.4%(103)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$85,294
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,043 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,161
+1%since 2023
from $27,896 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.279
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.93 people
+9%since 2023
from 2.70 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
26.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.9
−16%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(582)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
17
+43%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian5.3%(33)
Mexican1.8%(11)
Ancestry
Italian21.2%(133)
Irish18.3%(115)
German12.3%(77)
English10.7%(67)
French9.6%(60)
American8.6%(54)
Polish4.3%(27)
Hungarian2.4%(15)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(14)
Section 05

Education

23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
−7%since 2023
from 31.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.8%
US average: 74.6%
10.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
54.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
96.7%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.9%(39)
Married71.1%(155)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(24)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(51)
Married61.5%(169)
Widowed20%(55)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.6%
US average: 13.8%
20.7%
US average: 18.4%
15.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)25.9%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era74.1%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 27 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Breesport, New York?

Breesport, New York has about 628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Breesport, New York earns about $85,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breesport, New York expensive?

In Breesport, New York, the median home is worth about $162,200.

How educated are people in Breesport, New York?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Breesport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breesport, New York?

About 4.8% of people in Breesport, 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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