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Flanders

New York · 4,472 residents · 11.5 sq mi
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Flanders is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,276. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $360,300. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,472
+23%since 2000
from 3,646 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Flanders
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,276
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,125
+29%since 2000
from $19,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,300
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,532
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $884 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+111%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,317)
Black18.5%(676)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(502)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(2,317)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,020)
Black13.3%(597)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(1,677)
Asian1%(46)
Other1.8%(78)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,512)
Diversity Score
79
+24%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
33.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.2%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flanders, New York?

Flanders, New York has about 4,472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flanders, New York earns about $68,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flanders, New York expensive?

In Flanders, New York, the median home is worth about $360,300, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.

How educated are people in Flanders, New York?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Flanders, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flanders, New York?

About 7.4% of people in Flanders, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flanders, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Flanders, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,241 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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