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Hammondsport

New York · 583 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Hammondsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 148 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,700. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
−20%since 2000
from 731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+33%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4485797118429731990201020202024Hammondsport
2024506
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,601
+67%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+82%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(705)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(543)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other6.6%(39)
Diversity Score21.2%(124)
Diversity Score
21
+314%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammondsport, New York?

Hammondsport, New York has about 583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hammondsport, New York earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammondsport, New York expensive?

In Hammondsport, New York, the median home is worth about $155,700, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Hammondsport, New York?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hammondsport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammondsport, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Hammondsport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammondsport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammondsport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 346 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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