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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salamanca

New York · 6,566 residents · 5.994 sq mi
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Salamanca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,566
+8%vs 2000
vs 6,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,095 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Salamanca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,885
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,579 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,703
−24%vs 2000
vs $12,812 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
62.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
37.8% rent
1.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,114)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(111)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(462)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,996)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other7.8%(511)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,404)
21
+182%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salamanca, New York?

Salamanca, New York has about 6,566 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Salamanca, New York earns about $18,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salamanca, New York expensive?

In Salamanca, New York, the median home is worth about $30,400, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Salamanca, New York?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salamanca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salamanca, New York?

About 18.3% of people in Salamanca, 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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