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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brushton

New York · 532 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Brushton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

532
+11%vs 2000
vs 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,928 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3944825706577451990201020202024Brushton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,089
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,120
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,674 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
59.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
2.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(528)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
3
−37%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushton, New York?

Brushton, New York has about 532 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Brushton, New York earns about $20,089 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 $41,300, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Brushton, New York?

About 10.9% 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 20.7% of people in Brushton, 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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