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Hunter

New York · 502 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Hunter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,700. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
+2%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+18%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1192313444565691990201020202024Hunter
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,403
+6%since 2000
from $20,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
70.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+121%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(474)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(453)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(27)
Asian2.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(98)
Diversity Score
19
+198%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunter, New York?

Hunter, New York has about 502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hunter, New York earns about $29,583 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 $217,700, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Hunter, New York?

About 33.1% 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 15.2% 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 65 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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