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Canisteo

New York · 2,270 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Canisteo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,270
−3%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,430 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canisteo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,917
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,269 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,041
+49%since 2000
from $14,818 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,272)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(109)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,216)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2%(46)
Diversity Score9.4%(214)
Diversity Score
9
+101%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canisteo, New York?

Canisteo, New York has about 2,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canisteo, New York earns about $49,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canisteo, New York expensive?

In Canisteo, New York, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Canisteo, New York?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canisteo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canisteo, New York?

About 9.5% of people in Canisteo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canisteo, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Canisteo, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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