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Philmont

New York · 1,377 residents · 1.216 sq mi
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Philmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,386. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
−7%since 2000
from 1,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.5
+22%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Philmont
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(89)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.6%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(60)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(194)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(167)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.4%(198)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416%(220)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(137)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(76)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,386
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,933
+85%since 2000
from $16,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−25%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Philmont on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,382)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,200)
Black2.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(57)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.1%(15)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.7%(37)
Asian origin
Ancestry
Irish23.1%(230)
German16.6%(166)
English13.4%(134)
Dutch6.7%(67)
Italian6.3%(63)
French5%(50)
Polish4.7%(47)
Finnish2.9%(29)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(28)
Danish2.7%(27)
Swedish2.4%(24)
American2.2%(22)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British1.7%(17)
Greek1.2%(12)
Hungarian1.2%(12)
Russian1.1%(11)
Ukrainian0.9%(9)
Scottish0.6%(6)
Australian0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46.9%(332)
Married40.1%(284)
Widowed6.8%(48)
Divorced6.2%(44)
Women 15+
Never married42.9%(231)
Married39.4%(212)
Widowed13.2%(71)
Divorced4.5%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philmont, New York?

Philmont, New York has about 1,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Philmont, New York earns about $51,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philmont, New York expensive?

In Philmont, New York, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Philmont, New York?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Philmont, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philmont, New York?

About 14.7% of people in Philmont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philmont, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Philmont, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 250 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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