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Delevan

New York · 1,043 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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Delevan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,908. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,700. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
−4%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9771K1K1K1K1990201020202024Delevan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,908
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,386
+37%since 2000
from $15,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,065)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(997)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(43)
Diversity Score11.9%(125)
Diversity Score
12
+247%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delevan, New York?

Delevan, New York has about 1,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delevan, New York earns about $51,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delevan, New York expensive?

In Delevan, New York, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Delevan, New York?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delevan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delevan, New York?

About 23.4% of people in Delevan, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delevan, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Delevan, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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