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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brocton

New York · 1,547 residents · 1.769 sq mi
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Brocton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,547
+12%since 1990
from 1,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
875 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 784 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+15%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brocton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,901
+42%since 1990
from $9,794 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.0
+7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,468)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(100)
6
−26%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.7 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 Brocton, New York?

Brocton, New York has about 1,547 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brocton, New York earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brocton, New York expensive?

In Brocton, New York, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Brocton, New York?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brocton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brocton, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Brocton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brocton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brocton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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