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Chaumont

New York · 581 residents (2025 est.) · 0.983 sq mi
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Chaumont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $212,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
650
+10%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:581 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5196197208209211990201020202024Chaumont
2024650
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,156
+106%since 2000
from $16,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+10%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,800
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+88%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(569)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(574)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other8.5%(55)
Diversity Score26.6%(173)
Diversity Score
27
+297%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaumont, New York?

Chaumont, New York has about 650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chaumont, New York earns about $76,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaumont, New York expensive?

In Chaumont, New York, the median home is worth about $212,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Chaumont, New York?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chaumont, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaumont, New York?

About 17.3% of people in Chaumont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chaumont, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chaumont, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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