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Salamanca

New York · 5,929 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 $33,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,400. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,929
−3%since 2000
from 6,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Salamanca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,942
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,579 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,386
+51%since 2000
from $12,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,823)
Black1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(241)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other24.8%(1,469)
Diversity Score58.2%(3,451)
Diversity Score
58
+667%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salamanca, New York?

Salamanca, New York has about 5,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salamanca, New York earns about $33,942 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Salamanca, New York?

About 13.3% 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 26.2% 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 637 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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