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Massena

New York · 10,151 residents · 4.53 sq mi
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Massena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,504. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $80,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,151
−9%since 2000
from 11,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,241 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Massena
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,504
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,783 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,739
+74%since 2000
from $17,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(10,625)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(133)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(634)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,043)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2%(208)
Asian1.1%(109)
Other4.3%(437)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,989)
Diversity Score
20
+247%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massena, New York?

Massena, New York has about 10,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Massena, New York earns about $45,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massena, New York expensive?

In Massena, New York, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Massena, New York?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Massena, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massena, New York?

About 17.7% of people in Massena, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massena, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Massena, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,568 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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