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Brushton

New York · 443 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Brushton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
−8%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3944825706577451990201020202024Brushton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,146
+47%since 2000
from $13,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(21)
Diversity Score
5
−10%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+110%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushton, New York?

Brushton, New York has about 443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brushton, New York earns about $51,563 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Brushton, New York?

About 13.4% 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 17.8% 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 89 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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