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Phoenicia

New York · 271 residents · 0.455 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 51.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−29%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
596 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+23%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1712282863434002000201020202024Phoenicia
2024271
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,101
+43%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.3%
+37.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+36%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,000
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.0%
+55.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(356)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.3%(47)
Diversity Score66.7%(181)
Diversity Score
67
+741%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+128%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 4.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenicia, New York?

Phoenicia, New York has about 271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Phoenicia, New York expensive?

In Phoenicia, New York, the median home is worth about $450,000, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenicia, New York?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenicia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenicia, New York?

About 51.3% of people in Phoenicia, 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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