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Sackets Harbor

New York · 1,351 residents · 2.306 sq mi
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Sackets Harbor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,351
−3%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+22%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sackets Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,623
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,629 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,915
+80%since 2000
from $23,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,254
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+97%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,332)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,191)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(63)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other4.8%(64)
Diversity Score25.7%(348)
Diversity Score
26
+322%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sackets Harbor, New York?

Sackets Harbor, New York has about 1,351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sackets Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Sackets Harbor, New York earns about $68,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sackets Harbor, New York expensive?

In Sackets Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $242,100, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in Sackets Harbor, New York?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sackets Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sackets Harbor, New York?

About 8.5% of people in Sackets Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sackets Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sackets Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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