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McGraw

New York · 972 residents · 0.987 sq mi
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McGraw has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,330. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−3%since 2000
from 1,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024974
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(68)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(69)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(59)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(102)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416%(156)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(110)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(120)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.2%(80)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(54)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,330
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,905
+32%since 2000
from $15,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(970)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(893)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.1%(11)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.6%(75)
Ancestry
English19.3%(219)
Irish16.4%(187)
American12.7%(144)
Italian10.4%(118)
German7.2%(82)
Dutch5.4%(61)
French2%(23)
Polish0.5%(6)
Russian0.4%(5)
Swedish0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Lebanese0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 7.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(137)
Married54.8%(215)
Widowed2.3%(9)
Divorced7.9%(31)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(65)
Married58.1%(200)
Widowed14%(48)
Divorced9%(31)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGraw, New York?

McGraw, New York has about 972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McGraw, New York earns about $57,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGraw, New York expensive?

In McGraw, New York, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in McGraw, New York?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in McGraw, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGraw, New York?

About 10.4% of people in McGraw, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGraw, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, McGraw, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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