CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Esperance

New York · 346 residents · 0.489 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Albany metro area
Compare
The short version

Esperance has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,466. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% 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 $122,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
346
−9%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082993914825741990201020202024Esperance
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,466
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,009
+72%since 2000
from $17,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Esperance on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(306)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score15.4%(53)
Diversity Score
15
+117%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Esperance

Brooker
Pop 339
Homeland
Pop 363
Harold
Pop 368
Day
Pop 347
Places similar to Esperance
Head to head

Compare Esperance to nearby cities

ESPERANCE VS
Amsterdam
Income$56,178−11%
Home value$137,900+13%
Population18,093+5114%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ESPERANCE VS
Rotterdam
Income$85,887+35%
Home value$214,400+75%
Population22,695+6440%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ESPERANCE VS
Schenectady
Income$58,399−8%
Home value$168,800+38%
Population69,471+19920%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ESPERANCE VS
Johnstown
Income$63,763same
Home value$157,800+29%
Population8,021+2212%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Esperance, New York?

Esperance, New York has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Esperance, New York earns about $63,466 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.

How educated are people in Esperance, New York?

About 12.9% 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 5.5% 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 46 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Esperance with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →