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DeRuyter

New York · 558 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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DeRuyter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
+5%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,512 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3013714415115811990201020202024DeRuyter
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,872
+1%since 2000
from $20,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$81,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−25%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(517)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(543)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(20)
Diversity Score
4
−5%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% 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
11.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeRuyter, New York?

DeRuyter, New York has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeRuyter, New York earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeRuyter, New York expensive?

In DeRuyter, New York, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in DeRuyter, New York?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in DeRuyter, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeRuyter, New York?

About 9.1% of people in DeRuyter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeRuyter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, DeRuyter, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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