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Oriskany Falls

New York · 658 residents · 0.506 sq mi
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Oriskany Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,000. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
658
−6%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,300 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5736557378199011990201020202024Oriskany Falls
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,806
+137%since 2000
from $17,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$90,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(683)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(583)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score13.9%(92)
Diversity Score
14
+332%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oriskany Falls, New York?

Oriskany Falls, New York has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oriskany Falls, New York earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oriskany Falls, New York expensive?

In Oriskany Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Oriskany Falls, New York?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oriskany Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oriskany Falls, New York?

About 19.1% of people in Oriskany Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oriskany Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oriskany Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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