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Limestone

New York · 389 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 $34,479. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
−5%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613243874505131990201020202024Limestone
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,479
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,666
+32%since 2000
from $14,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+31%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(6)
Diversity Score
1
−42%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, New York?

Limestone, New York has about 389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Limestone, New York earns about $34,479 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, New York?

About 10.4% 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 11.7% 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 79 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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