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Montour Falls

New York · 1,635 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 $31,190. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,100. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,635
−9%since 2000
from 1,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
544 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+18%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montour Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,190
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,735
+39%since 2000
from $15,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,547)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2.1%(34)
Diversity Score11.1%(181)
Diversity Score
11
+175%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montour Falls, New York?

Montour Falls, New York has about 1,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montour Falls, New York earns about $31,190 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 $90,100, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Montour Falls, New York?

About 18.6% 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 25.1% 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 210 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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