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Canajoharie

New York · 2,037 residents · 1.331 sq mi
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Canajoharie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,929. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,700. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,037
−10%since 2000
from 2,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canajoharie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,929
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,989
+57%since 2000
from $17,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,832)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(58)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other6.1%(124)
Diversity Score24.1%(490)
Diversity Score
24
+232%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canajoharie, New York?

Canajoharie, New York has about 2,037 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canajoharie, New York earns about $36,929 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 $85,700, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Canajoharie, New York?

About 14.3% 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 17.2% 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 242 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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