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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tillson

New York · 1,709 residents · 2.345 sq mi
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Tillson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $96,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,709
−6%since 1990
from 1,825 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
36.3
+2%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tillson
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.6%(130)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.7%(148)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(141)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.5%(111)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.2%(54)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(224)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.9%(340)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.7%(200)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.5%(163)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.2%(123)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.9%(50)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(25)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,413
+29%since 1990
from $15,037 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $593 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
13.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,766)
Black2.9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,629)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.2%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(88)
Honduran1%(16)
Ancestry
West Indian27.6%(423)
Irish21.6%(330)
Italian16.1%(247)
German15%(229)
English11.8%(181)
Polish9.4%(144)
Scottish3.4%(52)
Czech1.9%(29)
Portuguese1.8%(28)
French1.2%(18)
Norwegian1.2%(18)
Russian1.2%(18)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.1%(17)
American0.9%(14)
Swedish0.8%(13)
Welsh0.8%(13)
Croatian0.7%(10)
Jamaican0.3%(4)
RANKED:Largest West Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.9%(131)
Married63.9%(383)
Widowed3.3%(20)
Divorced10.9%(65)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(191)
Married57%(421)
Widowed8.8%(65)
Divorced8.3%(61)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillson, New York?

Tillson, New York has about 1,709 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tillson, New York earns about $47,083 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Tillson, New York?

About 24.4% 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 14.5% 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 116 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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