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New York · 242 residents · 0.923 sq mi
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Leeds has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,400. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−34%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1602763935096252000201020202024Leeds
2024242
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,299
−12%since 2000
from $31,187 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−54%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
64.6%
+54.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
RELATED:See current rent listings in Leeds on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(324)
Black3.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(17)
Diversity Score16.3%(40)
Diversity Score
16
−35%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+61.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.6%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−76.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
5.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Female
94.6%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leeds, New York?

Leeds, New York has about 242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leeds, New York earns about $62,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leeds, New York expensive?

In Leeds, New York, the median home is worth about $207,400.

How educated are people in Leeds, New York?

About 78.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leeds, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leeds, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Leeds, 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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