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Busti

New York · 349 residents · 2.264 sq mi
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Busti has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,888. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
+27%since 2019
from 275 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 121 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+41%since 2019
from 33.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
183273364454544201020202024Busti
2024282
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,888
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,037 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$33,717
+1%since 2019
from $33,265 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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 gross rent
$611
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $616 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+38.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
20.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−4%since 2019
from 16.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
45.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Busti, New York?

Busti, New York has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Busti, New York earns about $61,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Busti, New York expensive?

In Busti, New York, the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Busti, New York?

About 4.1% 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 11.7% of people in Busti, 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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