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Dolgeville

New York · 2,042 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Dolgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,357. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,042
−6%since 2000
from 2,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dolgeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,013
+56%since 2000
from $14,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,101)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,877)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(43)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other2.5%(51)
Diversity Score12.9%(264)
Diversity Score
13
+220%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolgeville, New York?

Dolgeville, New York has about 2,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dolgeville, New York earns about $45,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dolgeville, New York expensive?

In Dolgeville, New York, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Dolgeville, New York?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dolgeville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dolgeville, New York?

About 18.2% of people in Dolgeville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolgeville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolgeville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 451 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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