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Leicester

New York · 440 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Leicester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,656. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
440
−6%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4074585095596101990201020202024Leicester
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,656
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,039
+60%since 2000
from $18,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Leicester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(448)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4%(17)
Diversity Score17.1%(75)
Diversity Score
17
+149%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leicester, New York?

Leicester, New York has about 440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leicester, New York earns about $82,656 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Leicester, New York?

About 22.7% 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 9.0% 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 16 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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