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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portville

New York · 1,024 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Portville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−2%since 1990
from 1,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024951
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(58)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.8%(80)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.8%(100)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.7%(99)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(40)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.2%(104)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.9%(153)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.3%(116)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.7%(89)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.6%(88)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.8%(70)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(27)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,210
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,166
+45%since 1990
from $11,114 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
33.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,024)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,007)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Dominican0.4%(4)
Ancestry
Irish31.2%(297)
German28.6%(272)
English27.5%(262)
Polish8.1%(77)
Italian7.5%(71)
Scottish2.6%(25)
American2.1%(20)
French1.9%(18)
Lithuanian0.9%(9)
British0.6%(6)
Dutch0.5%(5)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.4%(4)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Danish0.3%(3)
Greek0.3%(3)
Swedish0.3%(3)
Welsh0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(100)
Married57.3%(211)
Widowed5.7%(21)
Divorced9.8%(36)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(87)
Married52.7%(215)
Widowed14.2%(58)
Divorced11.8%(48)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portville, New York?

Portville, New York has about 1,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Portville, New York earns about $31,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portville, New York expensive?

In Portville, New York, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Portville, New York?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Portville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portville, New York?

About 14.8% of people in Portville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Portville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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