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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Medford

New York · 21,274 residents · 10.799 sq mi
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Medford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,190. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $138,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,274
−3%vs 2000
vs 21,985 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,970 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K22K23K25K26K1990201020202024Medford
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,190
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,153 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,618
−31%vs 2000
vs $22,579 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $144,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$929
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $917 in 2000
US average: $450
88.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
11.6% rent
2.8
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(18,144)
Black3.7%(812)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,373)
Asian1.4%(301)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.3%(7,769)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(19,639)
Black3.7%(786)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,684)
Asian1.9%(413)
Other2%(436)
Diversity Score32.6%(6,941)
33
−8%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Medford, New York?

Medford, New York has about 21,274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Medford, New York earns about $50,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford, New York expensive?

In Medford, New York, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, New York?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Medford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford, New York?

About 3.4% of people in Medford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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