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Brushton

New York · 429 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
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Brushton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,200. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
+5%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,826 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
−34%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3944825706577451990201020202024Brushton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,635
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,293
+78%since 2000
from $13,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−25%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(465)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(19)
Diversity Score9.1%(46)
Diversity Score
9
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+101%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushton, New York?

Brushton, New York has about 504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brushton, New York earns about $54,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brushton, New York expensive?

In Brushton, New York, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Brushton, New York?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brushton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brushton, New York?

About 22.6% of people in Brushton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brushton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brushton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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