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Rifton

New York · 481 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 declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 96% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−4%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1583565557539512000201020202024Rifton
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,713
+58%since 2000
from $22,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+49.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food37%
US avg: 2%
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rifton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(466)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(411)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(31)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(95)
Diversity Score
20
+117%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
76.9%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rifton, New York?

Rifton, New York has about 481 residents according to the 2020 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.

How educated are people in Rifton, New York?

About 17.6% 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 49.2% 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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