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Phoenicia

New York · 268 residents · 0.455 sq mi
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Phoenicia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,552. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,200. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−30%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+27%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1712282863434002000201020202024Phoenicia
2024271
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,552
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$34,565
+124%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+11%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(212)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(30)
Asian1.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.5%(87)
Diversity Score
33
+310%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenicia, New York?

Phoenicia, New York has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phoenicia, New York earns about $55,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenicia, New York expensive?

In Phoenicia, New York, the median home is worth about $252,200, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenicia, New York?

About 35.3% 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 9.3% 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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