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Remsen

New York · 531 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Remsen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,485. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

531
+9%since 1990
from 489 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,427 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,315 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+10%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3474255025796571990201020202024Remsen
2024373
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,485
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,625
+26%since 1990
from $10,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$510
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
41.6% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(476)
Black2.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score9.3%(46)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(515)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.8%(4)
Diversity Score4.2%(23)
4
−55%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remsen, New York?

Remsen, New York has about 531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Remsen, New York earns about $29,485 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Remsen, New York?

About 7.8% 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 19.0% of people in Remsen, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Remsen, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Remsen, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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