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Port Henry

New York · 1,410 residents · 1.391 sq mi
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Port Henry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,706. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $174,100. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,410
+22%since 2000
from 1,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,014 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
62.9
+58%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
8321K1K2K2K1990201020202024Port Henry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,706
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,306 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,248
+68%since 2000
from $17,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
33.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.475
+22%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$174,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$803
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
67.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
8.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
31.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
70.2%
+41.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+89%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,118)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,347)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(48)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score10.8%(152)
11
+86%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
11.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
65.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
20.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
21.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
28.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
8.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
54.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
42.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.6%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+35.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
88.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Henry, New York?

Port Henry, New York has about 1,410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Henry, New York?

The typical household in Port Henry, New York earns about $45,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Henry, New York expensive?

In Port Henry, New York, the median home is worth about $174,100, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Port Henry, New York?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Henry, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Henry, New York?

About 33.1% of people in Port Henry, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Henry, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Henry, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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