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Felts Mills

New York · 402 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Felts Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
+52%since 2023
from 265 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
+52%since 2023
from 452 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−40%since 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
152239327415502201020202024Felts Mills
2024402
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.9%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.7%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(32)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(35)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.9%(52)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(62)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.5%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,514
−40%since 2023
from $79,678 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.609
−4%since 2023
from 0.632 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance24.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,063 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(11)
Asian12.5%(33)
Other6.4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(13)
Asian7.2%(29)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score
31
−36%since 2023
from 48 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
Mexican3.2%(13)
Asian origin
Korean6.7%(27)
Filipino0.5%(2)
Ancestry
English17.4%(70)
Italian10.2%(41)
German9.5%(38)
American5.2%(21)
Irish3.7%(15)
French2%(8)
Greek1.7%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Korean population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−29%since 2023
from 19.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
99.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married7.4%(10)
Married87.4%(118)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.2%(7)
Women 15+
Never married3.8%(5)
Married52.3%(68)
Widowed12.3%(16)
Divorced31.5%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felts Mills, New York?

Felts Mills, New York has about 402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Felts Mills, New York?

The typical household in Felts Mills, New York earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Felts Mills, New York expensive?

In Felts Mills, New York, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Felts Mills, New York?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Felts Mills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Felts Mills, New York?

About 11.7% of people in Felts Mills, 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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