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Limestone

New York · 358 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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Limestone has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
358
−13%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613243874505131990201020202024Limestone
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,687
+103%since 2000
from $14,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score5.1%(18)
Diversity Score
5
+107%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+191%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, New York?

Limestone, New York has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Limestone, New York earns about $50,625 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 $60,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, New York?

About 21.8% 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 19.0% 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 110 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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