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Remsen

New York · 431 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 $37,604. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
431
−19%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+39%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474255025796571990201020202024Remsen
2024373
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,485 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,283
+53%since 2000
from $12,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−16%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remsen, New York?

Remsen, New York has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Remsen, New York earns about $37,604 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Remsen, New York?

About 12.0% 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 30.6% 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 58 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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