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Horseheads North

New York · 2,843 residents · 2.211 sq mi
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Horseheads North is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $129,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,843
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,852 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Horseheads North
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,934
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,182 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,440
+40%since 2000
from $21,813 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,756)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(178)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,665)
Black1.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian1.5%(43)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(329)
Diversity Score
12
+85%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseheads North, New York?

Horseheads North, New York has about 2,843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horseheads North, New York?

The typical household in Horseheads North, New York earns about $69,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horseheads North, New York expensive?

In Horseheads North, New York, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Horseheads North, New York?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Horseheads North, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horseheads North, New York?

About 11.1% of people in Horseheads North, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horseheads North, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Horseheads North, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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