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Central Square

New York · 1,862 residents · 1.906 sq mi
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Central Square has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,862
+13%since 2000
from 1,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+18%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Central Square
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,773
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,749
+71%since 2000
from $20,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,603)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,711)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(34)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score8.7%(161)
Diversity Score
9
+60%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Square, New York?

Central Square, New York has about 1,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Square, New York?

The typical household in Central Square, New York earns about $59,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Square, New York expensive?

In Central Square, New York, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Central Square, New York?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Central Square, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Square, New York?

About 14.2% of people in Central Square, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Square, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Square, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 191 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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