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Sparrow Bush

New York · 1,119 residents · 2.808 sq mi
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Sparrow Bush has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,349. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $240,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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

1,119
−5%since 2023
from 1,178 in 2023
2020 – 2024
399 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 420 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,349
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,820 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$43,050
−4%since 2023
from $44,969 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.472
−3%since 2023
from 0.488 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$240,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
63.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
36.6% rent
14.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
37.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.3
+10%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(796)
Black15.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(193)
Diversity Score61.7%(727)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.9%(211)
Diversity Score47.8%(535)
48
−23%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.5 min
+5%since 2023
from 34.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
40.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Sparrow Bush, New York?

Sparrow Bush, New York has about 1,119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparrow Bush, New York?

The typical household in Sparrow Bush, New York earns about $56,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparrow Bush, New York expensive?

In Sparrow Bush, New York, the median home is worth about $240,000.

How educated are people in Sparrow Bush, New York?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sparrow Bush, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparrow Bush, New York?

About 2.6% of people in Sparrow Bush, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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