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Smallwood

New York · 693 residents · 2.403 sq mi
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Smallwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,186. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,100. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
693
+22%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
288 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
+30%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
832894967029082000201020202024Smallwood
2024693
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,186
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,845 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,394
+14%since 2000
from $31,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+5%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
69.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+57%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(533)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(72)
Diversity Score58.9%(408)
Diversity Score
59
+446%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.3 min
+208%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smallwood, New York?

Smallwood, New York has about 693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smallwood, New York earns about $65,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smallwood, New York expensive?

In Smallwood, New York, the median home is worth about $162,100.

How educated are people in Smallwood, New York?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Smallwood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smallwood, New York?

About 19.0% of people in Smallwood, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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