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Dresden

New York · 293 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Dresden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% 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 $95,600. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
293
−5%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
−7%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1972663364064751990201020202024Dresden
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,857
−2%since 2000
from $18,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$95,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(241)
Black2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(33)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(97)
Diversity Score
33
+45%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, New York?

Dresden, New York has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dresden, New York earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dresden, New York expensive?

In Dresden, New York, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Dresden, New York?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dresden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dresden, New York?

About 25.2% of people in Dresden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dresden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dresden, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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