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Calcium

New York · 2,935 residents · 5.607 sq mi
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Calcium has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,668. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $203,400. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,935
−12%since 2000
from 3,346 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.9
+8%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Calcium
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,668
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,936
+199%since 2000
from $10,356 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−36%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
92.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+85%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(2,106)
Black18.5%(620)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(422)
Asian1.6%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(2,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(1,263)
Black17.1%(502)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(838)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other10.8%(318)
Diversity Score86.5%(2,540)
Diversity Score
87
+35%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+99%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calcium, New York?

Calcium, New York has about 2,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calcium, New York earns about $57,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calcium, New York expensive?

In Calcium, New York, the median home is worth about $203,400, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Calcium, New York?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Calcium, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calcium, New York?

About 17.3% of people in Calcium, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calcium, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Calcium, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 430 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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