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Hunter

New York · 429 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 $22,813. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,200. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
429
−12%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+25%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1192313444565691990201020202024Hunter
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,813
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,975
+19%since 2000
from $20,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+157%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(338)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(38)
Asian5.1%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(147)
Diversity Score
34
+424%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−14%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunter, New York?

Hunter, New York has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hunter, New York earns about $22,813 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 $195,200, and the typical rent is about $725 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 25.7% of people in Hunter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hunter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hunter, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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