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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brushton

New York · 479 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 $18,750. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,000. Households here earn about 57% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

479
−10%since 1990
from 532 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,736 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,928 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+12%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3944825706577451990201020202024Brushton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,089 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,674
+50%since 1990
from $9,120 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
56.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
43.7% rent
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(528)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(465)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.2%(25)
5
+60%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brushton, New York earns about $18,750 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 $44,000, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Brushton, New York?

About 6.8% 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 19.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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