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Paul Smiths

New York · 623 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
623
+5%since 2023
from 594 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 2,311 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
385463541619697201020202024Paul Smiths
2024623
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,088
+6%since 2023
from $6,705 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(468)
Black4.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(21)
Asian8.2%(49)
Other4.7%(28)
Diversity Score45.8%(272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(550)
Black2.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian4.2%(26)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score27.1%(169)
Diversity Score
27
−41%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−25%since 2023
from 10.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
100.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
Female
28.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paul Smiths, New York?

Paul Smiths, New York has about 623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Paul Smiths, New York?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paul Smiths, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paul Smiths, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Paul Smiths, 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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