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Sodus

New York · 1,667 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Sodus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,760. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,667
−4%since 2000
from 1,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,772 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+14%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sodus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,760
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,249
+73%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,349)
Black14.1%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(67)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(709)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,154)
Black12.2%(203)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(201)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other3.3%(56)
Diversity Score58.1%(968)
Diversity Score
58
+42%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sodus, New York?

Sodus, New York has about 1,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sodus, New York earns about $44,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sodus, New York expensive?

In Sodus, New York, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Sodus, New York?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sodus, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sodus, New York?

About 17.0% of people in Sodus, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sodus, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sodus, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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