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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leicester

New York · 469 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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The short version

Leicester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

469
+11%since 1990
from 424 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,299 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+19%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4074585095596101990201020202024Leicester
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,752
+31%since 1990
from $14,312 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$661
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
21.1% rent
1.8
+10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.7%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(448)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(32)
7
+49%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leicester, New York?

Leicester, New York has about 469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leicester, New York earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leicester, New York expensive?

In Leicester, New York, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Leicester, New York?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Leicester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leicester, New York?

About 13.1% of people in Leicester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leicester, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Leicester, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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