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Rifton

New York · 541 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Rifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $227,800. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
+8%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
+44%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1583565557539512000201020202024Rifton
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,016
+104%since 2000
from $22,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+40.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.789
+191%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+48.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
91.2
+4445%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(466)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(455)
Black5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(38)
Diversity Score35.5%(192)
Diversity Score
35
+292%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
63.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rifton, New York?

Rifton, New York has about 541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rifton, New York earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rifton, New York expensive?

In Rifton, New York, the median home is worth about $227,800.

How educated are people in Rifton, New York?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rifton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rifton, New York?

About 40.3% of people in Rifton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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