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Clarence Center

New York · 2,432 residents · 2.258 sq mi
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Clarence Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,344. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $460,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,432
+39%since 2000
from 1,747 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+39%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Clarence Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,344
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,311 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,713
+234%since 2000
from $25,363 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+32%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,000
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+69%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,707)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(68)
Diversity Score7.5%(182)
Diversity Score
7
+95%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 2.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence Center, New York?

Clarence Center, New York has about 2,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarence Center, New York?

The typical household in Clarence Center, New York earns about $143,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarence Center, New York expensive?

In Clarence Center, New York, the median home is worth about $460,000.

How educated are people in Clarence Center, New York?

About 61.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clarence Center, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarence Center, New York?

About 1.7% of people in Clarence Center, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarence Center, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarence Center, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,078 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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