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Canisteo

New York · 2,176 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Canisteo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,283. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
2,176
−7%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,330 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canisteo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,283
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,006
+123%since 2000
from $14,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,002)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score8.8%(192)
Diversity Score
9
+89%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canisteo, New York?

Canisteo, New York has about 2,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canisteo, New York earns about $57,283 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Canisteo, New York?

About 20.4% 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 9.7% 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 245 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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