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Frewsburg

New York · 1,843 residents · 3.342 sq mi
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Frewsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,740. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,843
−6%since 2000
from 1,965 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
551 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+9%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Frewsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,740
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,529
+25%since 2000
from $17,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,947)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,742)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(89)
Diversity Score
5
+281%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frewsburg, New York?

Frewsburg, New York has about 1,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frewsburg, New York earns about $39,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frewsburg, New York expensive?

In Frewsburg, New York, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Frewsburg, New York?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frewsburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frewsburg, New York?

About 10.0% of people in Frewsburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frewsburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Frewsburg, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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