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North Hornell

New York · 765 residents (2025 est.) · 0.491 sq mi
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North Hornell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
+23%since 2000
from 851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,124 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+6%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:765 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6748049351K1K1990201020202024North Hornell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,198
+86%since 2000
from $24,825 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+16%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(819)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian1.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(933)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(65)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other2.2%(23)
Diversity Score24.4%(255)
Diversity Score
24
+193%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hornell, New York?

North Hornell, New York has about 1,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Hornell, New York?

The typical household in North Hornell, New York earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Hornell, New York expensive?

In North Hornell, New York, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in North Hornell, New York?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Hornell, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Hornell, New York?

About 12.3% of people in North Hornell, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Hornell, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Hornell, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 212 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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