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Limestone

New York · 480 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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Limestone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
480
+17%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613243874505131990201020202024Limestone
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,147
+78%since 2000
from $14,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+57%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(460)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(16)
Diversity Score10.1%(48)
Diversity Score
10
+306%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+146%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
9.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 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 Limestone, New York?

Limestone, New York has about 480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Limestone, New York earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limestone, New York expensive?

In Limestone, New York, the median home is worth about $84,700.

How educated are people in Limestone, New York?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Limestone, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limestone, New York?

About 21.6% of people in Limestone, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limestone, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Limestone, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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