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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hunter

New York · 490 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Hunter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,300. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

490
+12%since 1990
from 437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
264 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 236 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+20%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1192313444565691990201020202024Hunter
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,100
+49%since 1990
from $13,478 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
41.2% rent
3.3
−49%since 1990
from 6.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(474)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(32)
7
−32%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hunter, New York?

Hunter, New York has about 490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hunter, New York earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hunter, New York expensive?

In Hunter, New York, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Hunter, New York?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hunter, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hunter, New York?

About 15.5% of people in Hunter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hunter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hunter, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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