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Friendship

New York · 1,085 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 $44,333. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,085
−8%since 2000
from 1,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6418541K1K1K1990201020202024Friendship
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,333
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,710
+130%since 2000
from $11,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(997)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(70)
Diversity Score
6
−31%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship, New York?

Friendship, New York has about 1,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friendship, New York earns about $44,333 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 $51,600, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship, New York?

About 12.7% 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 16.4% 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 338 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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