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Great River

New York · 2,005 residents · 4.185 sq mi
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Great River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,220. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $632,400. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 85% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,005
+30%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+27%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Great River
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,220
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,399 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,413
+84%since 2000
from $35,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,473
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+3%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,752)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(155)
Asian1.8%(36)
Other1%(20)
Diversity Score27.5%(552)
Diversity Score
28
+353%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great River, New York?

Great River, New York has about 2,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great River, New York earns about $131,220 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 $632,400, and the typical rent is about $2,473 a month.

How educated are people in Great River, New York?

About 57.5% 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 1.9% 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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