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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rifton

New York · 501 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Rifton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has declined 11% since 2009. Median home value is $89,000. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

501
−11%vs 2009
vs 565 in 2009
2000 – 2024
404 / sq mi
−11%vs 2009
vs 456 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.6
−25%vs 2009
vs 54.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1583565557539512000201020202024Rifton
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,375
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $63,848 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$22,015
−33%vs 2009
vs $32,867 in 2009
US average: $21,522
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $217,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$492
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,520 in 2009
US average: $602
76.8%
+13.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 63.0% in 2009
23.2% rent
2.0
−41%vs 2009
vs 3.4 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(530)
Black6.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(466)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
9
−38%vs 2009
vs 15 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
−11.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 29.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.3% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−21.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rifton, New York?

Rifton, New York has about 501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rifton, New York earns about $44,375 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Rifton, New York?

About 17.7% 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 0.0% 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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