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DeRuyter

New York · 408 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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DeRuyter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
408
−23%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+35%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3013714415115811990201020202024DeRuyter
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,679
+5%since 2000
from $20,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−67%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeRuyter, New York?

DeRuyter, New York has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeRuyter, New York earns about $42,500 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in DeRuyter, New York?

About 24.4% 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 11.8% of people in DeRuyter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeRuyter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, DeRuyter, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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