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Esperance

New York · 345 residents · 0.489 sq mi
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Esperance is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
−9%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082993914825741990201020202024Esperance
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,727
+54%since 2000
from $17,985 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(367)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(310)
Black2.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(17)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(63)
Diversity Score
18
+156%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esperance, New York?

Esperance, New York has about 345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Esperance, New York earns about $67,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Esperance, New York expensive?

In Esperance, New York, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Esperance, New York?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Esperance, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Esperance, New York?

About 4.0% of people in Esperance, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Esperance, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Esperance, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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