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Hobart

New York · 351 residents · 0.498 sq mi
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Hobart has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,600. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
351
−10%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+23%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3353844334825311990201020202024Hobart
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,310
+80%since 2000
from $16,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(366)
Black3.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(334)
Black2.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score13.9%(49)
Diversity Score
14
+18%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobart, New York?

Hobart, New York has about 351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hobart, New York earns about $56,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobart, New York expensive?

In Hobart, New York, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Hobart, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hobart, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobart, New York?

About 6.7% of people in Hobart, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobart, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobart, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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