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Sparrow Bush

New York · 981 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 $45,033. Population has declined 10% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $167,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

981
−10%vs 2021
vs 1,095 in 2021
2020 – 2024
349 / sq mi
−10%vs 2021
vs 390 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.3
−3%vs 2021
vs 47.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9521K1K1K1K20202024Sparrow Bush
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,033
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $47,366 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,157
−24%vs 2021
vs $32,933 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
10.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$167,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $165,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$999
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,125 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.9%
+17.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.0% in 2021
24.1% rent
3.7
+6%vs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(856)
Black9%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(111)
Diversity Score46.2%(506)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(778)
Black4.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(74)
Asian1%(10)
Other7.3%(72)
Diversity Score43.7%(429)
44
−5%vs 2021
vs 46 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+24%vs 2021
vs 23.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
79.8%
+8.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
59.8%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
32.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

63.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.9% in 2021
37.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
1.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sparrow Bush, New York?

Sparrow Bush, New York has about 981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sparrow Bush, New York earns about $45,033 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 $167,100, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Sparrow Bush, New York?

About 12.1% 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 10.4% 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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