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Lacona

New York · 582 residents · 1.112 sq mi
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Lacona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
582
−1%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5596276957638311990201020202024Lacona
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,147
+35%since 2000
from $16,418 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(575)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(562)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other8.7%(51)
Diversity Score24.6%(143)
Diversity Score
25
+483%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lacona, New York?

Lacona, New York has about 582 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lacona, New York earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lacona, New York expensive?

In Lacona, New York, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Lacona, New York?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lacona, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lacona, New York?

About 12.8% of people in Lacona, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lacona, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lacona, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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