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Moravia

New York · 1,224 residents · 1.703 sq mi
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Moravia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,917. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 20% 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 $115,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
1,224
−10%since 2000
from 1,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+19%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8221K1K1K2K1990201020202024Moravia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,917
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,805
+57%since 2000
from $16,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,336)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,152)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.6%(69)
Diversity Score16.6%(204)
Diversity Score
17
+595%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moravia, New York?

Moravia, New York has about 1,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moravia, New York earns about $55,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moravia, New York expensive?

In Moravia, New York, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Moravia, New York?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Moravia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moravia, New York?

About 11.9% of people in Moravia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moravia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Moravia, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 335 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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