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Canastota

New York · 4,556 residents · 3.34 sq mi
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Canastota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,556
+3%since 2000
from 4,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Canastota
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,472
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,155 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,262
+61%since 2000
from $16,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,275)
Black0.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(50)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(251)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,075)
Black1.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(102)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other12%(548)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,552)
Diversity Score
34
+500%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canastota, New York?

Canastota, New York has about 4,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canastota, New York earns about $59,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canastota, New York expensive?

In Canastota, New York, the median home is worth about $132,100, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Canastota, New York?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Canastota, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canastota, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Canastota, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canastota, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Canastota, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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