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Portville

New York · 1,014 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Portville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
−1%since 2000
from 1,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8049041K1K1K1990201020202024Portville
2024951
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,663
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,210 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,060
+49%since 2000
from $16,166 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,007)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(964)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score7.8%(79)
Diversity Score
8
+220%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portville, New York?

Portville, New York has about 1,014 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Portville, New York earns about $39,663 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Portville, New York?

About 28.3% 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 15.2% 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 26 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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