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Poquott

New York · 932 residents (2025 est.) · 0.438 sq mi
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Poquott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,391. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $826,500. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 121% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
1,127
+16%since 2000
from 975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,573 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:932 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7748891K1K1K1990201020202024Poquott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,391
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,020
+85%since 2000
from $58,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+5%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$826,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,159
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,256 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+15%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(869)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(43)
Asian4.1%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(917)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9%(101)
Asian6.4%(72)
Other3.1%(35)
Diversity Score40.6%(458)
Diversity Score
41
+74%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 94.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquott, New York?

Poquott, New York has about 1,127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poquott, New York earns about $190,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poquott, New York expensive?

In Poquott, New York, the median home is worth about $826,500, and the typical rent is about $3,159 a month.

How educated are people in Poquott, New York?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poquott, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poquott, New York?

About 6.7% of people in Poquott, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poquott, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Poquott, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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