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New York · 474 residents (2025 est.) · 0.543 sq mi
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Poland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,200. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
Unchangedsince 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
−24%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:474 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3013834655476291990201020202024Poland
2024449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,146
+85%since 2000
from $17,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+20%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
RELATED:See current rent listings in Poland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(433)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score9.2%(41)
Diversity Score
9
+6%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
16.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poland, New York?

Poland, New York has about 449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poland, New York earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poland, New York expensive?

In Poland, New York, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Poland, New York?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Poland, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poland, New York?

About 13.4% of people in Poland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poland, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Poland, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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