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Busti

New York · 391 residents · 2.264 sq mi
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Busti has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,800. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−14%vs 2011
vs 456 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 201 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+56%vs 2011
vs 24.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
183273364454544201020202024Busti
2024282
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,161 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,448
−9%vs 2011
vs $20,270 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.440 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $444 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−29%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.6%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(371)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(25)
Diversity Score
6
−58%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 18.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
50.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Busti, New York?

Busti, New York has about 391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Busti, New York earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Busti, New York expensive?

In Busti, New York, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Busti, New York?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Busti, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Busti, New York?

About 18.9% of people in Busti, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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