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Brushton

New York · 474 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 $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $61,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
−1%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,717 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3944825706577451990201020202024Brushton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,413
+49%since 2000
from $13,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−59%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+101%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushton, New York?

Brushton, New York has about 474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brushton, New York earns about $26,250 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Brushton, New York?

About 26.3% 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 23.8% 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 58 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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