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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Limestone

New York · 411 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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The short version

Limestone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,594. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−12%since 1990
from 468 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
38.9
+1%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613243874505131990201020202024Limestone
2024480
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(26)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.8%(32)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.8%(28)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.3%(26)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.6%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(56)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.3%(63)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.4%(51)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.9%(49)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.8%(24)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,594
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,542 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,152
+42%since 1990
from $9,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−12.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
26.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Irish35.6%(171)
German27.1%(130)
Italian13.1%(63)
American11.5%(55)
English11%(53)
Hungarian2.3%(11)
Scottish2.3%(11)
Canadian2.1%(10)
Belgian1.9%(9)
French1.3%(6)
Polish1.3%(6)
Swedish0.8%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(3)
Serbian0.6%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(33)
Married63.4%(90)
Widowed3.5%(5)
Divorced9.9%(14)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(34)
Married54.6%(100)
Widowed18%(33)
Divorced8.7%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, New York?

Limestone, New York has about 411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Limestone, New York earns about $28,594 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 $39,000, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, New York?

About 5.8% 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 8.8% of people in Limestone, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limestone, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Limestone, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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