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La Fargeville

New York · 537 residents · 3.314 sq mi
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La Fargeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,074. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−9%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3344766187599012000201020202024La Fargeville
2024512
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,074
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,138
+53%since 2000
from $13,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(560)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(510)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(23)
Diversity Score
4
−37%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Fargeville, New York?

La Fargeville, New York has about 537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Fargeville, New York?

The typical household in La Fargeville, New York earns about $48,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Fargeville, New York expensive?

In La Fargeville, New York, the median home is worth about $120,600, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in La Fargeville, New York?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Fargeville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Fargeville, New York?

About 24.8% of people in La Fargeville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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