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Edmeston

New York · 515 residents · 4.35 sq mi
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Edmeston is a city of 515 people in New York. The median age is 53.2, about 14 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $143,400. The poverty rate is 23.7%, above the 12.5% national rate.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

515
−13%since 2023
from 592 in 2023
2010 – 2024
119 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 136 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.2
+4%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.35 sq mi
Population, 20102024
439540641742843201020202024Edmeston
2024515
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(20)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(17)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.6%(34)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.4%(105)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(94)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.7%(60)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,269
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,453
+16%since 2023
from $27,906 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.415
−3%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$143,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$775
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $617 in 2023
US average: $1,442
62.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
37.9% rent
24.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.23 people
−15%since 2023
from 2.62 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
16.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
25.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.5
−1%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(561)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(490)
Black1.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
12
−7%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.5%(13)
Ancestry
German24.3%(125)
English14.8%(76)
Irish12.8%(66)
Dutch4.7%(24)
Swiss4.5%(23)
American3.5%(18)
Italian3.3%(17)
Norwegian2.1%(11)
Canadian1.7%(9)
Welsh1.7%(9)
Polish1.6%(8)
French1.2%(6)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+2%since 2023
from 17.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.6%
US average: 74.6%
24.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
43.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.0%
US average: 95.5%
96.0%
US average: 87.7%
90.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.8%(113)
Married45.8%(121)
Widowed3.4%(9)
Divorced8%(21)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(60)
Married50%(102)
Widowed4.9%(10)
Divorced15.7%(32)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
44.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
US average: 13.8%
35.5%
US average: 18.4%
32.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.5%(8)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.5%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30.8%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II7.7%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmeston, New York?

Edmeston, New York has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edmeston, New York earns about $57,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmeston, New York expensive?

In Edmeston, New York, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Edmeston, New York?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Edmeston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edmeston, New York?

About 23.7% of people in Edmeston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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