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Remsen

New York · 407 residents (2025 est.) · 0.372 sq mi
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Remsen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
373
−30%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+26%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:407 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3474255025796571990201020202024Remsen
2024373
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,485 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,387
+141%since 2000
from $12,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+36%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(515)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(12)
Diversity Score37.1%(138)
Diversity Score
37
+775%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remsen, New York?

Remsen, New York has about 373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Remsen, New York earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Remsen, New York expensive?

In Remsen, New York, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Remsen, New York?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Remsen, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Remsen, New York?

About 21.2% of people in Remsen, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Remsen, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Remsen, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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