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Chaumont

New York · 624 residents · 0.983 sq mi
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Chaumont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+5%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5196197208209211990201020202024Chaumont
2024650
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,880
+32%since 2000
from $16,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+131%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(598)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(33)
Diversity Score
5
−22%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaumont, New York?

Chaumont, New York has about 624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chaumont, New York earns about $39,167 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 $134,400, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Chaumont, New York?

About 24.5% 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 9.0% 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 72 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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