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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salamanca

New York · 6,097 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 $24,579. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,097
−7%since 1990
from 6,566 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,017 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,095 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+6%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Salamanca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,579
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,812
+32%since 1990
from $9,703 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
39.1% rent
1.7
+4%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,996)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian0.7%(46)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,404)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,114)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(111)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score7.6%(462)
8
−65%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Salamanca, New York earns about $24,579 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 $41,300, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Salamanca, New York?

About 10.7% 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 22.2% of people in Salamanca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salamanca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Salamanca, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 469 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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