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Canajoharie

New York · 2,229 residents · 1.331 sq mi
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Canajoharie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,229
−1%since 2000
from 2,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canajoharie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,971
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,481
+15%since 2000
from $17,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,165)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,087)
Black2.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(51)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score16.3%(364)
Diversity Score
16
+125%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canajoharie, New York?

Canajoharie, New York has about 2,229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canajoharie, New York earns about $48,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canajoharie, New York expensive?

In Canajoharie, New York, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Canajoharie, New York?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canajoharie, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canajoharie, New York?

About 18.5% of people in Canajoharie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canajoharie, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Canajoharie, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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