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Ontario

New York · 2,044 residents · 4.03 sq mi
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Ontario has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,078. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $169,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,044
−6%since 2023
from 2,176 in 2023
2010 – 2024
507 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 540 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
38.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Ontario
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,078
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,850
−8%since 2023
from $32,614 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.385
−6%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$169,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $189,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$693
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $688 in 2023
US average: $1,442
50.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
49.3% rent
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−6%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,956)
Black2.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(57)
Asian1.6%(34)
Other3.3%(71)
Diversity Score23.7%(515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,727)
Black4.4%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(167)
Diversity Score34.6%(707)
35
+46%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+3%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
24.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
32.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
61.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
81.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontario, New York?

Ontario, New York has about 2,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ontario, New York earns about $50,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ontario, New York expensive?

In Ontario, New York, the median home is worth about $169,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Ontario, New York?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ontario, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ontario, New York?

About 7.2% of people in Ontario, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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