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Fredonia

New York · 11,230 residents · 5.137 sq mi
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Fredonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,800. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,230
+5%since 2000
from 10,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,186 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Fredonia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,838
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,712 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,821
+26%since 2000
from $15,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(10,194)
Black1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(181)
Asian1%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(980)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(10,279)
Black1.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(439)
Asian1.6%(181)
Other1.6%(177)
Diversity Score20.4%(2,292)
Diversity Score
20
+123%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, New York?

Fredonia, New York has about 11,230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fredonia, New York earns about $39,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, New York expensive?

In Fredonia, New York, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, New York?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, New York?

About 19.0% of people in Fredonia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredonia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredonia, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 798 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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