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Ravena

New York · 3,271 residents · 1.468 sq mi
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Ravena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,271
−3%since 2000
from 3,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,228 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ravena
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,208
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,942
+54%since 2000
from $20,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,063)
Black2.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(140)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(607)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(2,603)
Black5.7%(188)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(207)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other1.5%(48)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,124)
Diversity Score
34
+91%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravena, New York?

Ravena, New York has about 3,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ravena, New York earns about $60,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravena, New York expensive?

In Ravena, New York, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Ravena, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ravena, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravena, New York?

About 10.6% of people in Ravena, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravena, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravena, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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