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Great River

New York · 1,899 residents · 4.185 sq mi
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Great River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,071. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $802,800. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,899
+23%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+37%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Great River
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,071
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,399 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,912
+103%since 2000
from $35,509 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+57%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$802,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,750
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+26%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(200)
Asian1.8%(34)
Other2.2%(41)
Diversity Score32.1%(610)
Diversity Score
32
+428%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great River, New York?

Great River, New York has about 1,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Great River, New York?

The typical household in Great River, New York earns about $136,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great River, New York expensive?

In Great River, New York, the median home is worth about $802,800, and the typical rent is about $2,750 a month.

How educated are people in Great River, New York?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Great River, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great River, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Great River, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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