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Tillson

New York · 1,530 residents · 2.345 sq mi
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Tillson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $298,300. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,530
−10%since 2000
from 1,709 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
652 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
+61%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tillson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,746
+120%since 2000
from $19,413 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
+14%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,528
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,629)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,012)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(109)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other26.1%(399)
Diversity Score61.2%(936)
Diversity Score
61
+668%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 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
1.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillson, New York?

Tillson, New York has about 1,530 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tillson, New York earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tillson, New York expensive?

In Tillson, New York, the median home is worth about $298,300, and the typical rent is about $1,528 a month.

How educated are people in Tillson, New York?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tillson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tillson, New York?

About 5.5% of people in Tillson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tillson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Tillson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 295 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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