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Nelliston

New York · 564 residents (2025 est.) · 1.11 sq mi
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Nelliston is a city of 707 people in New York. At a median age of 60.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than in New York as a whole. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,200. 26.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

707
+14%since 2000
from 622 in 2000
564 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
640 / sq mi
+23%since 2009
from 519 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
60.6
+49%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Population, 19902024
47654661668575519902000201020202024Nelliston
2024707
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(38)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.9%(42)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(98)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.2%(178)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.5%(138)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(64)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,219
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,544 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,582
+104%since 2000
from $15,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
26.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.561
+54%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$74,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$628
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
68.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
15.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.79 people
−20%since 2009
from 2.24 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
30.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
80.0%
+42.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.9
+5%since 2009
from 1.8 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.
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(622)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other11%(78)
27
+1952%since 2009
from 1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(3)
Ancestry
German35.5%(251)
English23.1%(163)
Italian11.3%(80)
Dutch7.8%(55)
Irish5.1%(36)
Polish5%(35)
American3.3%(23)
Portuguese1.7%(12)
French0.4%(3)
Ukrainian0.4%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(2)
Scottish0.3%(2)
Swedish0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
73.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
18.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
47.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
41.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
26.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
54.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
1.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
32.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2013
from 17.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
55.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.4%(122)
Married40%(124)
Widowed5.8%(18)
Divorced14.8%(46)
Women 15+
Never married11.7%(40)
Married38.7%(132)
Widowed18.2%(62)
Divorced31.4%(107)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2013
from 17.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
38.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
41.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
40.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)59%(23)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era15.4%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Nelliston, New York?

Nelliston, New York has about 707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nelliston, New York earns about $39,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelliston, New York expensive?

In Nelliston, New York, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Nelliston, New York?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nelliston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelliston, New York?

About 26.7% of people in Nelliston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelliston, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelliston, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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