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Friendship

New York · 1,218 residents · 2.889 sq mi
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Friendship has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,218
+4%since 2000
from 1,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6418541K1K1K1990201020202024Friendship
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,484
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,453
+47%since 2000
from $11,182 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,116)
Black2.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,174)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(26)
Diversity Score11%(134)
Diversity Score
11
+18%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
17.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship, New York?

Friendship, New York has about 1,218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friendship, New York earns about $35,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendship, New York expensive?

In Friendship, New York, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship, New York?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Friendship, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendship, New York?

About 23.6% of people in Friendship, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friendship, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Friendship, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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