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Edmeston

New York · 592 residents · 4.345 sq mi
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Edmeston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $145,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
592
+6%since 2019
from 559 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 129 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+21%since 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
439540641742843201020202024Edmeston
2024515
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,222 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,980
−2%since 2019
from $26,465 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(535)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian2.1%(12)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score10.4%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(572)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(37)
Diversity Score
6
−40%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 98.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+12%since 2019
from 17.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmeston, New York?

Edmeston, New York has about 592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edmeston, New York earns about $54,750 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 $145,300.

How educated are people in Edmeston, New York?

About 25.9% 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 18.8% 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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