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Shortsville

New York · 1,400 residents · 0.631 sq mi
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Shortsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
+6%since 2000
from 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,219 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+19%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shortsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,923
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,897
+61%since 2000
from $20,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,290)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,280)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other1%(14)
Diversity Score12%(168)
Diversity Score
12
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shortsville, New York?

Shortsville, New York has about 1,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shortsville, New York earns about $71,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shortsville, New York expensive?

In Shortsville, New York, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Shortsville, New York?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shortsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shortsville, New York?

About 4.6% of people in Shortsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shortsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shortsville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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