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Montour Falls

New York · 1,711 residents · 3.008 sq mi
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Montour Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,988. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,711
−5%since 2000
from 1,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+10%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montour Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,988
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,199
+35%since 2000
from $15,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,747)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,653)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score7.9%(135)
Diversity Score
8
+96%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montour Falls, New York?

Montour Falls, New York has about 1,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montour Falls, New York?

The typical household in Montour Falls, New York earns about $38,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montour Falls, New York expensive?

In Montour Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Montour Falls, New York?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montour Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montour Falls, New York?

About 14.9% of people in Montour Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montour Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montour Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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